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'If this is the future, football is finished' - Fans fume at use of VAR during Tottenham v Rochdale clash

Another week has gone by in the world of football, and there’s yet more controversy with VAR.

In the opening minutes of Tottenham’s replay with Rochdale, Erik Lamela thought he had scored for the hosts.

However, despite seemingly tapping in a legitimate goal, the Argentine looked on in disbelief as referee Paul Tierney consulted the television officials and duly chalked the goal off.

Fernando Llorente was adjudged to have fouled a Rochdale player in the build-up, and the goal was ruled out.

Shortly after, Tottenham were correctly awarded a penalty.