5 Past World Cup Moments That Video Technology Would Have Resolved

BT Sport. Football. 1986 Football World Cup, Mexico. Quarter Final, Argentina 2 v England 1. 22nd June, 1986. Argentina's Diego Maradona scores 1st goal with his Hand of God, past England goalkeeper Peter Shilton.

#3 Rivaldo theatrics v Turkey (2002)

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Referee Kim Young Joo gives a red card to Turkey's
Referee Kim Young Joo gives a red card to Turkey's

On June 3, 2002, Brazil played Turkey in their opening Group C match at the World Cup. The South Americans were one of the favourites to lift the trophy after losing in the final to France in 1998. Their team was filled with an array of attacking stars such as Ronaldo, Ronaldinho and Rivaldo.

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The moment of controversy unfolded when Rivaldo theatrically fell down after Turkey’s Hakan Unsal kicked a ball him. Although the ball hit Rivaldo on his hand and leg, the Barcelona forward fell to the ground clutching his face.

This incident went on to deceive referee Kim Young-Joo who showed Unsal a red card. VAR would have easily painted a clear picture.

Rivaldo was fined €4,500 for what was viewed as simulation by FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee. Regardless, Brazil went on to win the match 2-1 and the overall competition.

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