REASON WHY IGOR JESUS’ GOAL WAS CANCELLED DESPITE THE BALL NOT HITTING HIS HAND LEAVES EVERYONE FURIOUS — PREMIER LEAGUE RELEASES SHOCKING STATEMENT

In a dramatic evening at Anfield, the match between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest saw a moment that has ignited widespread anger: Igor Jesus thought he had scored, only for the goal to be ruled out for handball—even though video replays appear to show no contact with his arm. The official line from the Premier League confirmed the decision stands.

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What took place

Early in the first half, Forest opened the scoring through Murillo from a corner sequence, to the astonishment of the home crowd.

Just minutes later, Igor Jesus appeared to have doubled Forest’s lead: the ball deflected off the defence, Jesus turned and finished into the net. However, the referee flagged for handball and the VAR confirmed the no-goal decision.

Replays show the ball striking his chest or upper body, and no clear contact with the arm is visible. Yet the official report states: “The referee’s call of no goal was checked and confirmed by VAR – with it deemed that Jesus accidentally handled the ball before scoring.”

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Why so many are furious

Many fans, pundits and commentators view the decision as utterly inconsistent with what is visible. The perception is that the referee and VAR have ignored what all cameras clearly displayed.

For Liverpool supporters, this compounds an already bleak evening: their side lost 3-0 at home to Forest, a result that has sparked serious questions about their direction.

The issue raises broader concerns: If such a seemingly obvious goal can be disallowed, what does that say about the reliability of VAR and whether standards are being applied uniformly?

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The Premier League’s “Shocking Statement”

Although a full apology was not issued, the Premier League issued a formal notice regarding the disallowed goal:

They confirmed that the referee’s original decision was checked and maintained after VAR review.

They stated that it was assessed that Jesus had inadvertently handled the ball before scoring—even though footage is ambiguous.

The league also reiterated their commitment to improving VAR and officiating systems across the board—though for many this feels like a comfort too far when the event looks so obviously questionable.

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Implications of the decision

For Forest: Although the goal was annulled, they still went on to dominate the game and gain a vital away win. The incident could have given them a larger cushion earlier.

For Liverpool: The decision and the wider performance serve as a further blow. The home fans left in frustration, reflective of a club in trouble.

For officiating and VAR credibility: This controversy will fuel calls for clearer guidelines on handball, possibly even for independent oversight or technological enhancements.

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Final word

While the match will ultimately be remembered for Forest’s strong performance and Liverpool’s collapse, the annulled goal by Igor Jesus may be the more enduring moment. A goal that looks legitimate, a decision that appears unjust, and an official body that backs the call despite visible contradictions. That is why this story is leaving everyone furious—and will be referenced long after the full-time whistle.