Alireza Faghani Officiates Club World Cup Final

One of the most critical moments came in the 57th minute when Chelsea’s forward appeared to be brought down in the penalty area by PSG’s center-back. Amid shouts from the crowd and protests from players, Faghani quickly consulted the VAR (Video Assistant Referee) system. His brief but confident review concluded with no penalty awarded—a decision later validated by replay analysis. The moment emphasized his reliance on modern technology while maintaining human judgment, drawing admiration from analysts and commentators.