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Alex Young

‘He is a mate’: Mike Dean admits ignoring VAR call to protect referee in Chelsea vs Tottenham draw

Former Premier League referee Mike Dean has made a remarkable admission regarding a VAR call in last season's fiery London derby between Chelsea and Tottenham at Stamford Bridge.

Dean was the Video Assistant Referee for the 2-2 draw, which saw Spurs defender Cristian Romero escape a likely red card, when he pulled Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella to the ground by his hair.

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