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Referee Backs Controversial Penalty Decision in Glasgow Derby

5/6/2025

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Former referee Dermot Gallagher backed the controversial decision to deny Rangers' Ianis Hagi a penalty in the intense 1-1 Glasgow derby against Celtic, calling it a natural player reaction. He didn't hold back in his critique of VAR, expressing frustration over the disallowed goals and urging for more transparent officiating in high-stakes games.

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Former referee Dermot Gallagher backed the controversial decision to deny Rangers' Ianis Hagi a penalty in the intense 1-1 Glasgow derby against Celtic, calling it a natural player reaction. He didn't hold back in his critique of VAR, expressing frustration over the disallowed goals and urging for more transparent officiating in high-stakes games.