A-League referee's 'nonsense' decision denies Mbappe penalty (opens original article in a new tab)

A World Cup match saw a controversial non-penalty decision by A-League referee Alireza Faghani, sparking backlash from players and commentators.

• A-League referee Alireza Faghani denied Kylian Mbappé a penalty after a challenge by Sadio Mané in a World Cup match
• VAR review did not overturn the decision, leading to criticism from players and commentators
• Faghani's decision was controversial, with some calling it 'nonsense' and others supporting the call