Furious England fans have crunched the numbers and it’s really not a good look for the referee
England’s heartbreaking defeat to Spain in the Euro 2024 final has sparked a fierce controversy over the amount of stoppage time added by the referee. The Three Lions’ dreams of lifting their first major trophy since 1966 were shattered as Spain emerged victorious with a 2-1 win. Goals from Nico Williams and Mikel Oyarzabal sealed the deal for Luis de la Fuente’s side, leaving England fans devastated and questioning the referee’s decision-making.
As the final whistle blew in the 94th minute, fans were left fuming, claiming that there should have been more time added on. The referee’s decision to blow the whistle before the allotted four minutes of stoppage time had expired has raised eyebrows and sparked a heated debate. One eagle-eyed fan took it upon themselves to calculate the exact amount of time the ball was in play during the added time, and the results are astonishing.
According to the fan’s calculations, the ball was only in play for a mere one minute of the four added minutes. This revelation has sparked outrage on social media, with fans expressing their disbelief and anger. “Absolute robbery,” wrote one fan, while another tweeted, “Blew before the time was up.” A third fan chimed in, “Should have been 6-7 mins added time tbh, weird how they got 4mins after all them subs and 3 goals….”
The controversy has raised questions about the referee’s decision-making and the consistency of added time in football matches. England fans are still reeling from the defeat, and the perceived injustice of the stoppage time has only added fuel to the fire. As the debate rages on, many are calling for greater transparency and consistency in the way added time is handled.
The incident has also sparked a wider conversation about the role of referees in football and the need for greater accountability and clarity in their decision-making. While Spain’s victory was well-deserved, the controversy over stoppage time has somewhat overshadowed their achievement. As the football world continues to debate and discuss the issue, one thing is certain – the wait for a major trophy continues for England, and the pain of this defeat will be felt for a long time to come.