Where’s VAR? Safonov off his line for Pedro’s penalty, play on | OneFootball

Safanov moved ahead during the penalty kick and the referee did not order a retake

Flamengo lost to PSG (FRA) in the penalty shootout this Wednesday (17th), in the Club World Cup final. However, the Most Beloved was harmed by VAR during the penalties, as goalkeeper Safanov moved ahead during Pedro’s kick.

Pedro was the third Flamengo player to take a penalty against PSG. The striker shot to the right corner and missed, as Safanov made the save. However, the goalkeeper moved ahead, which is not allowed by the rules.

VAR even reviewed the play, but allowed the penalties to continue and Pedro did not retake his shot. Thus, the shootout continued and PSG won the world title, finishing 2-1.

Flamengo finished 2025 with 4 titles!

Despite the defeat, Flamengo ended the season with several trophies under their belt. The Most Beloved won the Libertadores, the Brasileirão, the Supercopa do Brasil, and the Campeonato Carioca in 2025.

And now?

The Flamengo squad now goes on vacation. The expectation is that the red-and-black squad will return in the third week of January 2026 to begin preparations for the next season.

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