It is no secret that the NFL Super Bowl between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs was one for the ages. The game went back and forth, with neither team seeming to be able to gain a significant advantage. The match came down to the wire, with the Chiefs finally winning 38-35.

However, the refereeing of the match has come under fire from fans, due to the controversial penalty given to the Kansas City Chiefs in the dying minutes of the game. This decision allowed the Chiefs to win the game, and many people are not happy with it. One of those people is US soccer legend Alexi Lalas.

Alexi Lalas chooses FIFA WC over Super Bowl

Lalas was asked by a fan on Twitter to choose between the FIFA World Cup final and the NFL Super Bowl, and he chose the FIFA World Cup without hesitation. “C’mon. I enjoyed the Super Bowl tonight, but it kinda faded out at the end. It came down to a referee decision,” Lalas said.

He further added, “No crescendo. The 2022 World Cup final was arguable the greatest in WC history and just got better and better as it progressed.” Lalas’ choice is a strong one, as the FIFA World Cup final between Argentina and France was definitely a match to remember.

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The game was full of excitement with the game ending at a 3-3 draw at full time and going into the penalty shootout. The FIFA World Cup and the NFL Super Bowl are two of the biggest sporting events in the world. And there is always going to be a debate about which one is better.

The controversy surrounding the refereeing

The whole controversy surrounding the refereeing in the match came in the dying minutes of the game. With Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles, both with a chance to win the match, and the score drawn at 35-35.

With less than two minutes remaining, MVP of the match Patrick Mahomes threw what seemed to be a winning shot for Kansas City receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster. But then a penalty flag came down due to a holding foul from James Bradberry from the Eagles. This awarded the Chiefs with a first down which was decisive in making them come victorious at 38-35.

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This call from the referee has come under heavy fire from fans. What are your thoughts on this controversial decision? Let us know in the comments.