Michel Platini slammed VAR as "against the spirit of football"

Former UEFA president and France international Michel Platini expressed his views in reaction to PSG's contentious exit to Manchester United.

The Red Devils remarkably triumphed 3-1 at Paris last Wednesday, becoming the first team to progress in a Champions League knockout-round match having lost a home first leg by two or more goals.

But the result was not without controversy as referee opted to award a penalty for handball against Presnel Kimpembe following a consultation with VAR and Marcus Rashford lashed in the last-gasp spot-kick.

It was a hard decision, and Platini believes the game is heading down a dangerous path over the handball rule, he told Le Journal du Dimanche.

"The referee did what he had to do by whistling a corner, and then people told him he needed to take a closer look. This may lead to situations where the players will first aim at the defender's hand".