Penalty shootout scandal! During Flamengo's penalty, PSG goalkeeper was completely off the line, but the goal stood

Controversy erupted in the final of the Intercontinental Cup.

Details: When Flamengo striker Pedro stepped up to take his penalty, PSG goalkeeper Matvey Safonov was positioned entirely off the goal line, yet the goal was allowed to stand. Even VAR intervention failed to overturn the referee's decision. The official spent several minutes listening to guidance before ultimately confirming the goal.

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In the end, it was the Parisians who held their nerve in the shootout, converting two penalties, while Flamengo managed just one.

As a result, PSG have been crowned FIFA Intercontinental Cup champions.

Reminder: PSG midfielder Lee Kang-in suffered an injury and was forced off in the first half.