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Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho blasts VAR for not sending off Raheem Sterling

Daily Mail | February 2, 2020

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Jose Mourinho slammed VAR last night for ruling that Raheem Sterling did not deserve a straight red card for his reckless tackle on Dele Alli in the first half.

The Manchester City star caught his England team-mate on the right ankle, which left Alli requiring lengthy treatment. He was substituted in the second half as a result of the damage caused by the tackle.

Mourinho was waiting last night to discover the extent of the damage.

Despite his side's 2-0 win Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho was left fuming over VAR's use
Despite his side's 2-0 win Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho was left fuming over VAR's use
City's Raheem Sterling escaped a red card after a poor challenge on Tottenham's Dele Alli
City's Raheem Sterling escaped a red card after a poor challenge on Tottenham's Dele Alli

The challenge was referred to VAR but Sterling's yellow card was not upgraded to a red.

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