Jurgen Klopp blasts Arsenal in rant as Germany knocked out of World Cup in VAR drama

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Germany were knocked out of the World Cup on penalties by Paraguay after a controversial VAR decision chalked off a stoppage-time winner. Germany suffered a penalty shootout exit at a World Cup for the very first time as South American underdogs Paraguay produced the tournament's biggest upset to date in the round of 32.Julio Enciso handed Paraguay a first-half advantage before Julian Nagelsmann's side roared back after the break, drawing level through Kai Havertz.

You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy PolicyHowever, dramatic scenes unfolded as referee Jalal Jayed was summoned to the pitchside monitor to review a light foul on goalkeeper Orlando Gill.He subsequently ruled that Waldemar Anton had obstructed the keeper, and the match went to a penalty shootout.Gill emerged as the unlikeliest of heroes - saving two German penalties before Jose Canale converted the decisive kick to secure a stunning victory.The disallowed goal sparked fierce debate in the German media, with legendary Liverpool manager Klopp insisting he witnessed Arsenal repeatedly benefit from identical situations on their way to last season's Premier League title.Klopp told MagentaTV: "If the goal is illegal, then Arsenal won't be English champions.

Germany manager Nagelsmann, who was himself booked for his vehement protests, branded the ruling a 'joke'.While Alan Shearer said on the BBC's commentary: "I don't agree with that decision at all. I thought it was a terrible decision."You have to understand it is a contact sport, the goalkeeper has conned the referee and the VAR.