Source:REUTERS/DAVID KLEIN.
[Saba Sports News] The
controversy surrounding the Tottenham Hotspur vs. Liverpool match and a major
refereeing error continues to escalate. Today, The Daily Telegraph revealed
that the VAR referee, Darren England, and assistant referee, Dan Cook, flew to
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, for officiating duties on Thursday before
returning to London on Friday to prepare for the Tottenham Hotspur vs.
Liverpool match. Concerns are now being raised in the media about whether
referees can be immediately ready to officiate Premier League matches after two
long-haul flights lasting nearly 8 hours each. Some fans speculate that the
extensive travel has affected the referees’ recovery, resulting in a lack of
sharpness during the game.