ExclusivePSG-Man U: "Video support fixes some problems, but it will never solve everything" (M. Platini)

"I have said it for years: video support fixes some problems, but it will never solve all everything and especially not all the interpretations of the referee," said Michel Platini, former French international (72 caps, 41 goals between 1976 and 1987) and former UEFA president (2007-2015) in an exclusive interview with News Tank Football on 08/03/2019.

"Regarding Kimpembe, have you ever tried to jump without raising your arms? (...) There are inevitably voluntary acts and involuntary gestures that are up to the referee on the ground to decide," added Michel Platini.

A penalty kick was awarded in the final minutes of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 second leg match between Paris Saint-Germain (Ligue 1 Conforama) and Manchester United FC(Premier League) (2-0, 1-3, Man U advanced on away goals), on 06/03/2019. This decision, which sanctioned a handball against the arm of the Parisian player Kimpembe, was taken after a VAR consultation by the referee, Mr. Skomina (SVN).

"For anything that can be interpreted, the video support does not change anything and makes things even…