Why didn’t VAR award France a penalty for trip on Mbappe in World Cup clash with Senegal? (opens original article in a new tab)

France's Kylian Mbappe was denied a penalty after a challenge from Senegal's Sadio Mane in their World Cup opener, with officials and pundits questioning the decision.

• Kylian Mbappe believed he was fouled by Sadio Mane during France's World Cup match against Senegal but no penalty was awarded
• Referee Alireza Faghani initially gave a corner, then changed to a goal-kick after VAR review
• Pundits criticized the decision as nonsensical and unclear, with some calling it a clear penalty