Suggestions that it is 'anyone's tournament' after favourites such as France, Germany and Brazil have failed to impress were roundly dismissed last night when it became clear it was VAR's World Cup alone.

Two controversial calls were made off the back of video reviews within two minutes. In Portugal's game against Iran, a penalty was given for an alleged handball by Cedric Soares which many argued could not have been deliberate.

Alan Shearer nearly burst from his black shirt like a Geordie Hulk Hogan as the pundit admitted he was close to swearing on live television at the decision.

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Well that’s the closest I’ve been to swearing on live TV! What I really wanted to say is that VAR is complete and utter bollocks!!🤣🤣 #IranPortugal #VAR #RussiaWorldCup2018 — Alan Shearer (@alanshearer) June 25, 2018

"It’s nonsense, utter nonsense," the England legend said.

In Spain's game against Morocco, meanwhile, one player who showed less restraint at VAR's intervention was Moroccan forward Noureddine Amrabat. After Iago Aspas' goal for Spain was flagged offside it was then reviewed and given.

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At the end of the game Amrabat wasted no time in letting the watching world know his thoughts on this digital nonsense.

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VAR is bull****! We think Nordin Amrabat has a case!#WorldCup pic.twitter.com/QvaK3ZKRRS — Playa Bets (@Playabets) June 26, 2018

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I'm with you.... Bald guy who I don't know his name ✊✊✊ VAR is bull shit https://t.co/fiyjQkMd8W — Odogwu MMH Bamalli (@mubix_69) June 25, 2018

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SAY IT LIONS !!! VAR IS BULLS..T https://t.co/Xw5U57LlW7 — lamy❤️Jimined (@JiminedK) June 25, 2018

Less VAR, more Noureddine Amrabat please.

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