VAR audio clear: no penalty by Alan Franco on Arrascaeta

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·29 January 2026

VAR audio clear: no penalty by Alan Franco on Arrascaeta

In the final play of the 2-1 victory by São Paulo over Flamengo on Wednesday night (28), in the Brasileirão opener, Arrascaeta picked up a rebound from Rafael and shot wide. Defending him was center-back Alan Franco, who barely touched his opponent.

But the Flamengo fans started complaining, demanding a penalty. The VAR booth carefully reviewed the play and reached the same decision as the on-field referee, the contact was not enough to warrant a penalty. Check it out below: