Ruud van Nistelrooy criticises 'offside time' officiating mistake in Manchester United FA Cup defeat

Ruud van Nisterlooy said his Leicester City side were defeated in “offside time” after being knocked out of the FA Cup by Manchester United due to an official failing to spot an offside. Harry Maguire headed in a Bruno Fernandes free kick in the 93rd minute, but the assistant referee failed to spot the England defender was offside in the build-up to the goal. Leicester boss Van Nistelrooy criticised the mistake from the official, telling ITV Sport after the game: “We were not defeated in Fergie time. We were defeated in ‘offside time’. This wasn’t necessary. “VAR...

Feb 8, 2025 - 00:19
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Ruud van Nistelrooy criticises 'offside time' officiating mistake in Manchester United FA Cup defeat
Ruud van Nisterlooy said his Leicester City side were defeated in “offside time” after being knocked out of the FA Cup by Manchester United due to an official failing to spot an offside. Harry Maguire headed in a Bruno Fernandes free kick in the 93rd minute, but the assistant referee failed to spot the England defender was offside in the build-up to the goal. Leicester boss Van Nistelrooy criticised the mistake from the official, telling ITV Sport after the game: “We were not defeated in Fergie time. We were defeated in ‘offside time’. This wasn’t necessary. “VAR...