Webb backs VAR over Botman challenge on Jackson
Premier League referees' chief Howard Webb says Sven Botman's challenge on Nicolas Jackson was a "high-end reckless challenge" but backed the video…
BBC Sport reports: Premier League referees' chief Howard Webb says Sven Botman's challenge on Nicolas Jackson was a "high-end reckless challenge" but backed the video assistant referee's decision not to intervene for a red card.
This sports story centres on the United Kingdom. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include VAR, Sven Botman and Nicolas Jackson.
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