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Belgium Faces Setback with Controversial VAR Decisions in Euro 2024 Opener

Two disallowed goals and missed opportunities contribute to Belgium's 1-0 loss to Slovakia, raising questions about new handball technology.

  • Belgium's coach and players remain optimistic despite their defeat, focusing on upcoming match against Romania.
  • Romelu Lukaku had two goals disallowed by VAR, one for offside and one for a contentious handball decision.
  • The new 'Snickometer' technology used to detect handball has sparked debate among players, analysts, and fans.
  • Belgium dominated possession and created numerous chances but failed to convert them into goals.
  • Coach Domenico Tedesco emphasizes trust in the referees and aims to learn from the defeat.
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