Kylian Mbappe and PSG on Crosshairs After UCL Rivals’ Boss Laments ‘Injustice’ Over Controversial Penalty – “It Was Hugely Frustrating”

Triumph and heartbreak often hang on the edge of a referee’s decision in soccer these days. Newcastle United was on the verge of a famous victory at the Parc des Princes until a controversial stoppage-time penalty decision saw Kylian Mbappe level for PSG. Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe was fuming after the match, labeling the decision ‘poor’ and ‘hugely frustrating’ for his side.

The stoppage time penalty decision broke the hearts of the Magpies and denied them all three points. Thus, let us uncover the post-match reaction of the Magpies boss concerning the controversial decision.

Newcastle boss fumes at referee’s ‘poor’ decision

In the game’s dying moments, Newcastle was poised for a 1-0 victory over Kylian Mbappe and Co. But a VAR intervention and a subsequent penalty decision awarded to PSG stirred heated emotions among fans and players. Newcastle head coach Eddie Howe was visibly upset with the decision and accused the PSG players of creating ‘extreme’ pressure on the match official.

Asked if he felt a sense of injustice, the Newcastle boss stated, “Yes, I do. It wasn’t the right decision, in my opinion. The ball hits his chest first, comes up, and hits his hand. But his hand is not in an unnatural position. They [his hands] are down by his side, but he is in a running motion. I feel it is a poor decision and hugely frustrating for us, as you know how little time there is left in the game. There is nothing we can do about it now.”

With this stalemate, Newcastle’s fate in the Champions League now hangs in the balance. They need to defeat AC Milan at home in their next UCL clash and hope that PSG does not win away to Borussia Dortmund to progress to the knockout stages. It will be interesting to witness the outcome of UCL’s ‘Group of Death’ this season, with all teams scurrying to advance. Yet, Mbappe and PSG received a lifeline!

Kylian Mbappe shifts focus after the controversial triumph

Despite the controversy surrounding the penalty, Kylian Mbappe remains focused on the task at hand, which is to confirm PSG’s place in the knockout round. The French club currently sits second in Group F and needs to win their final match against Borussia Dortmund to guarantee qualification. 

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“You have to play with personality. We have to work in front of the goal. We can’t afford to have so many actions and not score. If we play like that and score, it will go well in Dortmund,” Mbappe added. As the spotlight intensifies on Kylian Mbappe and PSG, fans look to witness the outcome of the high-stakes group. Who do you think will get out of the fabled group?

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