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Referee stops Tottenham vs Liverpool to make historic announcement amid major controversy

The article discusses a significant event during the Tottenham vs. Liverpool match where referee Paul Tierney had to stop the game to make an unprecedented announcement. This was due to a controversial decision involving a goal by Luis Diaz, which was initially disallowed for offside but later confirmed by VAR to be onside. However, due to a communication error, the on-field decision was not overturned, leading to Liverpool playing under the impression that the score was level when it should have been in their favor. The PGMOL (Professional Game Match Officials Limited) later admitted this was a "significant human error." The incident has sparked widespread debate and criticism regarding the use and reliability of VAR in football, with calls for better implementation and transparency in decision-making processes.

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