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'Without doubt the worst VAR call I've ever seen': Fans SLAM 'absolutely unbelievable' decision to send off Douglas Luiz in Brazil's draw with Ivory Coast at Tokyo Olympics... after Aston Villa midfielder appeared to make very minimal contact with opponen

Douglas Luiz's controversial red card for Brazil during their clash with the Ivory Coast at the Tokyo Olympics, has seen fans take to social media with some labelling the VAR decision as 'one of the worst ever'.

The Aston Villa midfielder was dismissed just 14 minutes into Sunday's Group D match, after it was deemed the 23-year-old fouled Max Gradel and in the process denied the former Leeds winger a clear goal scoring opportunity.

Referee Ismail Elfath initially booked Luiz despite there being a minuscule amount of contact between the players.