Arsene Wenger is a man who plays a key role in football development and constantly finds something to criticize. As someone in such a high position within FIFA who is always against the current state of football, the question arises: is the problem with him or with the rules? The former Arsenal manager enjoys “going against the grain” when it comes to refereeing decisions, especially in the Champions League. One particular decision bothered him in the match between Inter and Barcelona.Mamma mia! Inter knock down Barca in one of the greatest-ever spectaclesDuring a clash in Barcelona’s penalty area, Lautaro Martínez was brought down by Pau Cubarsí. The young Barcelona center-back touched the ball, but before that, he also caught the Argentine striker’s foot, causing Martínez to fall. The main referee of the match, Szymon Marciniak, decided to point to the spot, and Hakan Calhanoglu converted the penalty for a 2-0 lead. This penalty has been heavily discussed, and Arsene Wenger weighed in on the debate during a segment on ‘beIN SPORTS’. He was not pleased with the decision.”I’m totally against these kinds of penalties. I’m against the use of slow-motion replay. At normal speed, you can see it was a good tackle and that Cubarsí got to the ball first. Look at what Lautaro does—he goes toward him, leans into him. He’s looking for a penalty. He knows he won’t score, so he feels the need to do that. In my opinion, the referee didn’t make the right decision in this situation” said Wenger.Kids bring you joy, men win you titlesThe legendary Frenchman doesn’t care that there was contact.“Cubarsí got to the ball first, and that’s the only thing that matters in my opinion. What happens afterward is down to Lautaro. He leans into him; the contact doesn’t matter. The important thing is who gets to the ball first and who wins it. I’m strongly against this” concluded the former coach.UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE – SEMI FINALSTuesday Inter – Barcelona 4-3 a.e.t. (3-3)/Lautaro 21, Calhanoglou 45 pen, Acerbi 90+3, Frattesi 99 – Garcia 54, Olmo 60, Raphinha 87/Inter win 7-6 on aggregateWednesday22:00: (2.15) PSG (3.60) Arsenal (3.60)***odds are subject to change***
