Liverpool icon Jamie Carragher unleashes passionate rant after VAR controversy
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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesJamie CarragherArsenal was on the end of a controversial penalty decision in its Champions League semifinal first leg against Atletico Madrid on Wednesday, and Jamie Carragher wasn't impressedJamie Carragher has made his feelings clear(Image: Getty Images)Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has demanded a Champions League rule overhaul after being left incensed by Atletico Madrid's penalty decision against Arsenal.The La Liga team was handed a spot kick during the opening period at the Metropolitano on Wednesday. It's winding me up!READ MORE: Luis Diaz and Mikel Arteta just showed Arne Slot what he needs at Liverpool nextREAD MORE: Liverpool injury latest and possible return dates before Man Utd including Mo Salah and Alisson"The thought of a Champions League final being decided on that...
It's not right, it's not fair. But honestly, if we go to Budapest and someone wins the Champions League on one of these ridiculous handballs, it's a stain on the Champions League."The Champions League is the best competition in the world by a mile.
It's not fair on the players. Nobody likes it."When pressed by fellow pundit Thierry Henry on what improvements he'd like to see in the competition, Carragher responded: "It's just a bit of common sense."The first thing that would stop the two penalties we saw the last two nights, if something hits another part of your body and then hits your arm, it's not a penalty!"Unsurprisingly, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta was among those seething at the final whistle in Madrid, directing his frustration specifically at the overturning of Arsenal's late penalty decision.Eberechi Eze had been brought down, yet the referee reversed his ruling after consulting VAR.Arteta said: "Well after going into the dressing room and speaking to the boys and understanding and watching the penalty incident for the second one, getting it overturned, extremely disappointed and annoyed because it was against the rules and I don't understand it.