‘Coaches & players were informed’: FIFA breaks silence on VAR ruling after Germany’s exit

FIFA has defended a controversial VAR decision that disallowed Germany’s extra-time goal against Paraguay in their World Cup exit. Referees chief Pierluigi Collina stated the call aligned with new guidelines punishing attackers obstructing opponents without playing the ball. Germany legend Thomas Muller vehemently criticised the decision, calling it “daylight robbery” and expressing frustration with technology’s impact on the game.