Barcelona boss Xavi ‘p***ed off’ with VAR after defeat to Inter
Barcelona could be playing in the Europa League this season
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Barcelona manager Xavi says he is “p***ed off” with VAR after his side were denied two opportunities to score in their 1-0 Champions League defeat to Inter Milan.
Inter scored in the first half through Hakan Calhanoglu and in the second Barca believed they had equalised as Pedri poked home but it was chalked off as Ansu Fati handballed in the build-up. The visitors then thought they had a penalty in the final minutes but it was not given.
The defeat means Barcelona could be out of the European top flight as they sit in third place in their group with two games to go.
“I’m p*ssed off about it,” Xavi said. “We don’t understand anything. If there’s a hand from Ansu and another scores it’s a goal, and they disallow it. And the other can’t be understood. It’s an injustice, the referees should explain because we don’t understand.”
Barcelona may have been dealt a Champions League blow but they may been handed a boost in their transfer business.
There have been reports Lionel Messi has agreed to re-join his beloved Barca in July. Messi left the Spanish giants after the side were unable to fulfill their financial commitments to the striker and the Argentina international signed for Paris Saint-Germain.
Messi’s contract with the French club ends in June and the rumour mill believes he will be heading back to Barca.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments