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Monaco’s Golovin Criticizes French Officiating and VAR

The remarks highlight growing player distrust of video review in France.

Overview

  • Golovin, in a Sport-Express interview relayed by French media, called French referees "bad" and claimed a bias against Monaco, with no official reply reported.
  • He said two February sendings-off derailed his run, accepting blame for a Champions League red against PSG and saying he apologized to teammates.
  • He disputed his Ligue 1 dismissal against Nantes, saying the first yellow came when he stood still, and he said a post-match review panel questioned that warning.
  • He argued VAR checks cut against Monaco, pointing to a disallowed goal at Marseille and saying officials hunt for tiny faults on Monaco goals but not opponents'.
  • Away from officiating, he praised Russia teammate Matvey Safonov, saying the PSG goalkeeper is hard to beat and that they stay in touch off the field.