Last update October 31, 2026 by Alberto Llopis
the VAR here to stay and forever changed the world of football. The technology has reached all areas of our life and, obviously, the sport that we love would not be an exception. But nevertheless, with arrival, far from disappearing, controversy still exists. Hoy queremos analizar algunas jugadas de partidos históricos cuyo resultado podría haber sido muy distinto con el videoarbitraje.
Este recorrido plantea hipótesis, no resultados alternativos seguros. Revisar una jugada podría cambiar una decisión arbitral, pero no permite saber cómo habría continuado el partido ni quién habría ganado.
The hand of God: Maradona en México 1986
At World 1986, Maradona made two the most famous goals in history. The first of them, known as 'The hand of God' possibly it had been canceled at present the VAR. Later, 'The Fluff' He was commissioned to score a goal genuine leaving all Englishmen who waylaid. Argentina He achieved the victory 2-1 as Lineker He pulled one back for the British. The albiceleste ended up winning that World Cup.
El gol fantasma de Hurst en Wembley 1966
If the goal Maradona It was an important game (quarterfinals of a World) el gol fantasma de Hurst of England against Germany it was much more. British and Germans disputed the end of the World Cup 1966 at Wembley. The match, tied to two goals, was in full extension when a release Geoff Hurst He hits the crossbar and bounced over the line.
Local claimed goal and the referee gave him after consultation with the linesman. Years later, thanks to technology, it was shown that the ball is not totally exceeded the line so he should not go up to the scoreboard. So that could decide a title of world champion.
El codazo de Tassotti a Luis Enrique en 1994
It is one of the most iconic images of Spanish football. Luis Enrique bloodied after receiving a Tassotti elbowed brutal in the quarter-finals of the US in 1994. Spain fell defeated unjustly and the VAR, possibly, the Italian had been expelled and the referee had indicated penalty. But nevertheless, the story was quite different. Roberto Baggio scored the 2-1 final after Julio Salinas marrara a clear opportunity for Spanish and 'The Red' He packed up.
La mano de Henry contra Irlanda
To help him with his hand to score a goal is not unique Maradona. France He failed to qualify for the World Cup South Africa 2010 thanks to Henry's hand. The Gallic footballer helped her to control the ball on a plate give the goal to teammate Gallas. With that much, French got the ball while Ireland was eliminated. Again the VAR I could have prevented this injustice.
Spain-South Korea: la polémica de 2002
Impossible to forget one of the most scandalous arbitrations World Cup history. Spain was again injured. The set of José Antonio Camacho were eliminated in the quarterfinals (again) against the host South Korea. The result might have been different if the Egyptian referee, Al Ghandour, I would not have canceled two totally legal goals to the Spaniards in addition to a completely partial arbitration favoring the home.
El gol no concedido a Míchel contra Brasil en 1986
If you thought the list of refereeing errors against Spain had ended were wrong. Fortunately, this time, The game was not as important as although Míchel's goal against Brazil he must get on the scoreboard, Spaniards also managed to go round. It was in that historic debut Mexico '86 World and the game ended with victory 'canarinha' by 0-1. Belgium is responsible for ending the dream of 'La Furia' in the quarterfinals in a fateful penalty shootout.
