England’s former striker Alan Shearer says inconsistent officiating, including decisions involving VAR, could affect the outcome of England’s World Cup semi-final against holders Argentina. The Three Lions legend points to what he describes as “nonsense” calls during the tournament and argues that refereeing inconsistencies may play a role in determining who reaches the final. Shearer’s comments are framed around his concern that Argentina could benefit from decisions in key moments, potentially influencing key decisions and results. The remarks reflect broader scrutiny of officiating at the tournament, with Shearer calling attention to the impact such calls can have on teams’ prospects. His warning comes ahead of England’s match against Argentina, with the semi-final setting the stage for a direct contest over a place in the final. The outlets reporting his comments emphasize his worry about the fairness and consistency of officiating rather than any specific on-field incident in the semi-final itself.