FA REVEALED REASON WHY GANA WAS GIVEN A RED AND NOT KEANE HAS LEFT EVERYONE FURIOUS

The football world has been thrown into uproar after the FA released its official explanation for why Gana received a straight red card while Keane escaped punishment for a similar challenge in their recent Premier League clash. Fans, pundits, and even former referees have been left stunned, arguing that the decision—and the reasoning behind it—has only intensified debates around consistency in officiating.

The controversy began in the 32nd minute when Gana was shown a red card for what the referee described as “excessive force and endangering an opponent.” Moments later, however, Keane’s late challenge on a rival player drew only a yellow, despite many believing it was equally forceful—if not worse. Social media immediately exploded, with supporters from both sides questioning how two similar incidents could receive such drastically different outcomes.

Yesterday, the FA released an official statement explaining the decisions. According to the governing body, Gana’s challenge was deemed to have “a higher level of studs exposure, uncontrolled momentum, and direct contact on a vulnerable part of the opponent’s leg.” Keane’s tackle, by contrast, was classified as “reckless but not dangerous enough to meet the threshold for serious foul play.”

And that explanation is exactly what has left fans furious.

Supporters argue that the FA’s wording is vague, inconsistent, and reflective of an ongoing issue in the league: confusing interpretations of the laws of the game. Pundits on major football shows have called the explanation “unconvincing,” noting that slow-motion replays of both incidents show challenges that appear nearly identical in danger and force. Many claim that Gana’s reputation for strong tackling influenced the decision more than the actual challenge on the day.

The anger intensified when former Premier League referee analysts weighed in. Several experts suggested that if Keane’s challenge was not deemed violent conduct, then Gana’s red seemed “harsh at best, and incorrect at worst.” Some even questioned whether VAR protocols were followed properly, noting the lack of a lengthy review for the Keane incident.

Fans have taken to forums, fan pages, and sports radio shows to express their frustration. Many say they simply want clarity and consistency, not explanations that feel selective or overly technical. Others believe this moment will reignite the long-standing argument that refereeing standards need improvement and transparency.

As the fallout continues, one thing is clear: the FA’s explanation has done little to calm the storm. Instead, it has sparked even more debate, leaving supporters demanding answers and calling for reforms to ensure that decisions like these are fair, transparent, and consistent across all matches.

Whether the FA will respond to the backlash remains to be seen—but for now, the controversy shows no sign of fading.