🚨🚨BREAKING NEWS:‼️ “Manchester United F.C.’s penalty appeal for Amad Diallo has reportedly been ACCEPTED by the The Football Association after intense investigations and VAR reviews—the moment he was brought down in the box has now been ruled a clear penalty! The original clash against AFC Bournemouth could now be REPLAYED and rescheduled after the international break, handing United a potential second shot at the points.” FA DROPS MASSIVE SHOCK RULING: “AMAD PENALTY DENIED VS BOURNEMOUTH—MATCH REPLAY COULD BE CONFIRMED!” 📌📌

FACT CHECK: Will Man Utd vs. Bournemouth Be Replayed After Amad Penalty Drama?

The internet is currently exploding with a “Breaking News” report claiming the FA has accepted Manchester United’s appeal over the denied Amad Diallo penalty and ordered a full match replay.

The Verdict: FALSE. While United are officially taking action, the idea of a replay is a total myth. Here is the actual state of play following the chaotic 2-2 draw at the Vitality Stadium.

1. The Formal Complaint is REAL

Manchester United are indeed “furious.” Reports from The Independent and Goal confirm that Sporting Director Jason Wilcox and interim manager Michael Carrick have lodged a formal grievance with PGMOL (not the FA).

The Argument: United believe the foul on Amad by Adrien Truffert was “identical” to the one given against Harry Maguire later in the game.

The Goal: United aren’t looking for a replay (which is against Premier League rules); they are seeking an admission of a “clear and obvious error” to ensure better VAR consistency in the future.

2. Why a Replay is Impossible

Under IFAB Law 5 and the Premier League’s VAR protocol, a match cannot be invalidated or replayed due to:

Wrong decisions involving VAR.

A decision not to review an incident.

Human error by the officials.

Once the final whistle blows and the referee leaves the pitch, the result is “set in stone.” The only time replays occur is for major technical eligibility breaches (like fielding an unregistered player), never for a missed penalty.

3. Michael Carrick’s “Baffling” Verdict

Carrick didn’t hold back in his post-match assessment, calling the inconsistency “crazy” and “astonishing.”

“To give one and not give the other I just can’t get my head around it. I thought that was what VAR was for, to clear things up and ensure consistency.”

4. The “International Break” Reality

The rumor suggests the replay would happen after the international break. In reality, United players like Bruno Fernandes, Kobbie Mainoo, and Harry Maguire (who was just recalled to the England squad by Thomas Tuchel) will be focusing on national duty, not a non-existent replay.