Rangers Manager Criticizes VAR After Cup Loss

Rangers manager Philippe Clement expressed his frustration over a key penalty decision during the Premier Sports Cup final, where his team lost to Celtic in a penalty shootout after a dramatic 3-3 draw. Clement argued that VAR failed to communicate with referee John Beaton regarding a foul by Celtic's Liam Scales on Vaclav Cerny, which he believes warranted a penalty. Former referee Bobby Madden supported Clement's claim, stating on social media that the incident was '100% a penalty' and criticized VAR for its inaction. Despite their valiant comeback, Clement felt that Rangers deserved more from the match, citing their chances created. The controversy surrounding the penalty decision has led to widespread discussions among fans and analysts, with many questioning VAR's role in such critical moments. Ultimately, Celtic lifted the trophy after winning 5-4 on penalties, but the penalty incident overshadowed the match.