Major World Cup controversy as France denied ‘stonewall’ penalty for foul on Mbappe after long VAR delay

During a World Cup match between France and Senegal, controversy erupted when Kylian Mbappe was fouled inside the box by Sadio Mane, yet the referee, Alireza Faghani, surprisingly didn't award a penalty after a lengthy VAR review. This decision has sparked significant debate on the fairness and consistency of penalty calls in high-stakes games. Such incidents highlight ongoing issues in the interpretation and enforcement of rules in international football, raising questions about the role of VAR and the potential impact on the game's outcome.