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Mkhitaryan Rages at Phantom Penalty After Inter's UCL Loss
10 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Mkhitaryan calls controversial penalty awarded to Liverpool a phantom call.
- Inter Milan lost 1-0 to Liverpool due to a late, disputed penalty.
- The veteran midfielder expressed frustration with referee Felix Zwayer's decision.
Inter Milan veteran Henrikh Mkhitaryan voiced significant dissatisfaction with referee Felix Zwayer after a narrow 1-0 Champions League loss to Liverpool. Mkhitaryan described the late penalty decision that sealed the game as a 'phantom penalty,' believing it unfairly decided the outcome.
The match saw Liverpool secure a victory at San Siro, ending Inter's winning streak. Despite Inter not performing at their peak, Mkhitaryan felt the game was balanced and should have ended in a draw. The controversial penalty, reviewed by VAR, has dealt a blow to Inter's hopes of advancing.
Mkhitaryan, who recently returned to competitive play, stated he gave his best efforts for his team, acknowledging some physical discomfort. He urged his teammates to focus on future competitions and upcoming league matches, emphasizing the need to move past this disappointing result.
