AS Monaco has written to the technical direction of refereeing (DTA) in France’s Ligue 1 after its 1-1 draw with Strasbourg, expressing dissatisfaction with two key decisions made by the referee during the match. The game, which saw Monaco briefly regain the league lead following Rennes' victory over Marseille, ended in a draw after an own goal by Strasbourg’s Sadibou Sané in the 52nd minute. Monaco’s management is particularly concerned about a handball by Strasbourg’s Gessime Yassine, which they believe led to the free kick from which the own goal was scored. However, the referee reportedly did not review the incident using video assistant referee (VAR) technology. Monaco’s head coach, Eric Wattellier, also voiced frustration over a potential penalty that was not awarded in the final moments of the match. Matthis Abline, a Monaco player, fell in the Strasbourg penalty area after being challenged by Jeyland Mitchell. Wattellier argued that the referee did not review the incident, which led to complaints from defenders Filipe Luis and Aleksandr Golovin. Both players were shown yellow cards for arguing the decision, adding to Monaco’s frustration with the officiating. Luis further criticized the referee for allowing a Strasbourg player to leave the field for a minute after an injury. He argued that this was unfair and called for clearer guidelines to prevent similar situations in the future. The incident has sparked a broader discussion about the consistency and fairness of refereeing decisions in Ligue 1, especially regarding the use of VAR and the handling of stoppage time. Monaco’s formal complaint to the DTA highlights growing concerns among teams about the reliability of refereeing decisions in high-stakes matches. The club is seeking clarity and accountability, hoping that such issues can be addressed to ensure fair play and transparency in the league.