Erik ten Hag expressed his frustration following Manchester United's 2-1 loss to West Ham, stating that the best team did not emerge victorious. The match featured a contentious late penalty awarded to West Ham after a VAR review, which Ten Hag criticized as a "wrong decision" that significantly influenced the outcome of the game. He lamented that in football, the best team does not always win, highlighting the impact of the VAR intervention on the final score.

Andrej Kramaric's late goal secured a victory for Croatia, deepening Scotland's woes in their recent match. The 120 days since Scotland's Euro 2024 opener have been difficult for manager Steve Clarke, marked by a disappointing exit from the tournament and a shaky start in the Nations League. The team's record has now worsened to just one win in 15 matches, following this latest defeat. The circumstances of the loss were particularly painful for Scotland. In the dying moments of the game, Ché Adams thought he had equalized, only for the video assistant referee to intervene and disallow the goal for offside. Clarke, who had briefly celebrated the potential equalizer, was left visibly dejected. If Scotland's struggles continue, questions will inevitably arise regarding Clarke's future as manager, especially as the team prepares for World Cup qualifying. While it may seem harsh to judge him too severely—given his success in leading Scotland to consecutive European Championships—results in football often dictate a manager's fate.