CroatiaThe article discusses the controversy surrounding a disallowed goal scored by Croatia during the 2026 World Cup against Portugal. In the 13th minute of stoppage time, Josko Gvardiol equalized for Croatia, but the goal was later disallowed due to offside. The decision was based on new technology called 'Snicko,' which uses sensors inside the ball to detect contact between players and the ball. Initially, an 'EKG' graphic showed that Igor Matanović had touched the ball with his head, placing Marijo Pašalić in an offside position. However, fans and analysts questioned the accuracy of this graphic, noting that it isolated Matanović's touch from other actions and failed to show Renato Veiga's prior contact with the ball. This led to skepticism about the fairness of the decision. FIFA then released a revised graphic showing both Matanović and Veiga's contacts, but critics argue that the explanation for why Veiga's action did not result in an offside was unclear. The article expresses frustration with FIFA's delayed and inconsistent explanations, suggesting that the technology used lacks transparency and reliability.
Tendenz-Einschätzung (Links): The article frames FIFA's handling of the controversial goal decision as lacking transparency and accountability, using critical language such as 'naknadno' (late), 'ne baš vjerodostojno' (not very credible), and questioning the credibility of the technology. It emphasizes the public's distrust in a
