Former FIFA ref slams keeper’s antics as disgraceful simulation mars Champions League semi-final.
Gianluigi Donnarumma is under fire after collapsing theatrically under minimal contact from Ben White during PSG’s tense win at the Emirates. The dive—dubbed “absolutely disgraceful” by ex-FIFA referee Keith Hackett—led to the match being abruptly stopped and denied Arsenal a final chance to equalize. Hackett has now called for retrospective bans for simulation, declaring that Donnarumma “cheated” on a global stage and that the referee team failed to uphold the sport’s integrity. As outrage grows, this incident may spark new discussions about accountability and VAR’s role in post-match sanction
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