BREAKING NEWS: A Premier League referee has outlined five reasons for his failure to award a red card to Lisandro Martinez following a rough tackle on Kamada during the Man United vs. Crystal Palace match. He also apologized to Crystal Palace fans, stating, “It was not my decision.”

The Premier League has confirmed that VAR supported referee David Coote’s decision not to issue a red card to Lisandro Martinez for his two-footed tackle on Daichi Kamada during a tense 0-0 draw between Manchester United and Crystal Palace.

The incident took place in the 63rd minute when Martinez leaped into the air and brought both feet down just inches away from Kamada, who had possession of the ball. Although Martinez did manage to recover the ball without contacting Kamada, he was only cautioned with a yellow card, prompting a strong reaction from the Crystal Palace players, particularly their midfielder.

Crystal Palace goalkeeper Dean Henderson vocally protested the decision and was subsequently shown a yellow card for his actions. Approximately fifteen minutes after the incident, the Premier League’s Match Center account took to social media platform X to clarify the rationale behind not issuing a red card.

They indicated that VAR had examined the tackle for potential serious foul play and determined that Martinez’s challenge was careless but did not involve contact with Kamada, thus upholding the referee’s initial judgment.

Despite escaping a red card, Martinez received considerable backlash for his challenge. Many fans and analysts expressed disbelief that he was allowed to remain on the pitch. Former Nottingham Forest manager Mark Warburton, speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live, voiced his astonishment, stating, “I am stunned that Lisandro Martinez was not sent off for that tackle. It could have broken Kamada’s ankle, and it’s not the kind of tackle we want to see in our game.”

As the match continued, Palace supporters jeered at Martinez while he attempted to help Manchester United maintain a clean sheet. Although United had chances to secure a win and extend their positive momentum following the international break, they ultimately failed to convert those opportunities into goals. Martinez, despite his efforts on the field, was unable to lead his team to victory, and the controversial tackle loomed large over the match’s narrative.

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