Overview

• Corentin Tolisso suffered a right knee sprain after a dangerous tackle by Lucas Stassin during AS Saint-Étienne's 2-1 victory over Olympique Lyonnais.
• Referee François Letexier initially issued a red card for the challenge but downgraded it to yellow after consulting VAR, a decision that has drawn significant criticism.
• Letexier publicly apologized for his decision, but Tolisso rejected the apology, stating it does not lessen his pain or confusion over the incident.
• Lucas Stassin also apologized, asserting he did not intend to injure Tolisso, though Lyon officials have called the officiating a 'scandal.'
• The incident has intensified debates about VAR consistency, player safety, and officiating standards in Ligue 1, with broader implications for match governance.