VAR delay sparks controversy as player sent off after half-time

The use of VAR to send off Flamengo’s Jorge Carrascal after halftime for an incident that occurred before the break raised fresh questions about its use during Sunday’s Brazilian Super Cup at the Mane Garrincha Stadium in capital Brasilia.

The bizarre red card decision followed after Corinthians players complained bitterly about an alleged elbow strike by Carrascal to Breno Bidon’s face shortly before the interval.

The Corinthians midfielder lay on the pitch for several minutes...