Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong has spoken out after his side’s dramatic and painful extra-time elimination to Inter Milan in the Champions League semi-final, revealing his deep frustration and questioning the integrity of officiating during the match.
🎙 De Jong: “I’m very disappointed. I don’t really know what to think… It feels unfair to us, but of course, I’m seeing it from our point of view. For now, there’s nothing more to say, to be honest.”
But the Dutch star didn’t stop there. He openly criticized the winning goal scored by Acerbi, claiming it should have been ruled out:
🗣️ “Acerbi’s goal is invalid. There was a very clear foul by Dumfries, and the problem is VAR didn’t even check it. It’s strange. It’s a very, very clear mistake.” (BeIN Sports MENA)
The Incident:
Acerbi’s goal in extra time sealed Inter’s place in the final.
Moments before, Dumfries appeared to shove a Barça player in the box.
VAR failed to review the situation, sparking outrage among players and fans.
Key Points:
De Jong feels cheated and deeply let down by UEFA’s officials.
The lack of VAR intervention in crucial moments continues to fuel controversy.
A night that was supposed to be a footballing spectacle turned into a storm of protest and accusations of bias.
