Ex-Barcelona star claims VAR was invented so Real Madrid 'wouldn't rob us anymore'
Goal | 04.03.2026 10:41
The veteran Chilean midfielder, who is currently playing for Colo-Colo in his homeland, took his criticism a step further by questioning the integrity of the game before technology was introduced. He suggested that the sport was marred by unfair advantages until governing bodies were forced to act. Vidal explicitly linked the technological advancement to his personal experiences against the capital club, making a claim that is sure to cause a stir in Madrid.
