How Robert Lewandowski disallowed goal may have exposed a massive VAR flaw amidst Barcelona criticism [Video]

Coaches and club executives have complained about refereeing decisions for decades, and VAR has done little to change that. If a controversial call is made, you can pretty much guarantee one side will be upset about it.

For the most part, neutral fans block out the noise as usual banter or typical one-sided grievances.

Yet when the images of Robert Lewandowski’s disallowed goal from Barcelona’s 1-0 defeat to Real Sociedad last weekend began to make the rounds on social media, it appeared the club had a very legitimate complaint.

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In fact, the situation may have exposed a massive flaw in the new semi-automated offside technology that was meant to shore up the previously lengthy and mistake-prone process involving VAR.

In the 13th minute, Lewandowski appeared to put Barcelona ahead with the game’s first strike, but the goal was disallowed for offside upon VAR review. The system-generated image claimed …