The VAR Technology Ruined This Birthday In The Worst Possible Way

VAR is one hell of a thing for football fans. It could make or mar one’s day.

And in this case, it did just the latter, in some style.

A short clip popped up on Swearing Sports News Twitter of a guy who was receiving his birthday blessings from family and friends, as well as being that diehard fan who wouldn’t resist the urge to watch his team play.

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And while he willed VAR rule out a goal which obviously was scored against his team, the technology actually awarded the goal, at the worst possible moment! You need to see the facial reaction from the poor boy.

https://twitter.com/SwearingSport/status/1334836754340323328?s=19

Man didn’t even get the chance to blow off the candles and make himself some wishes. VAR really sucks, doesn’t it?

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