Event Brief
Maresca defends VAR after row overshadows Man United win
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Sep 16, 2026 at 12:07 PM ET
Summary: Enzo Maresca defended the use of VAR while saying the VAR debate has wrongly dominated Manchester City’s win at Manchester United. He argued the officiating discussion has taken attention away from the result, according to his remarks.
WHO: Enzo Maresca
WHAT: Defended VAR and said the VAR debate wrongly overshadowed Manchester City’s win at Manchester United
WHEN: Sep 16, 2026 at 9:49 AM ET
WHERE: Manchester, England
WHY: Maresca reacted to the ongoing VAR debate, saying it has wrongly dominated attention from City’s win at United.
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