Former England captain Wayne Rooney has called for VAR implementation in English football after a series of controversial decisions marred the FA Cup weekend. The outspoken pundit highlighted multiple high-profile mistakes that affected match outcomes and left fans and players frustrated.

The FA Cup, football's oldest domestic cup competition, has long been celebrated for its unpredictability and drama. However, recent officiating errors have reignited debates about technology's role in the game. Rooney, who scored 53 goals in 120 appearances for England, emphasized that even the best referees can benefit from technological assistance in making crucial decisions.

While the Premier League has used VAR since 2019, the FA Cup operates under different rules depending on the stage of the competition. Some matches feature VAR while others do not, creating inconsistency. Rooney's comments add weight to growing calls for unified technology use across all major competitions to ensure fairness and accuracy in officiating.