VAR

VAR has damaged Premier League, says Pochettino after Chelsea drama

"The referee is unbelievable and it's ridiculous. It is difficult to accept," Pochettino said.

Laporta wants Clasico replay if Yamal 'ghost goal' call wrong

Laporta demanded the Spanish football federation and the refereeing committee send Barcelona all footage of the incident and audio recordings of the officials' conversations.

Premier League to introduce semi-automated offside technology

"The technology will provide quicker and consistent placement of the virtual offside line, based on optical player tracking, and will produce high-quality broadcast graphics to ensure an enhanced in-stadium and broadcast experience for supporters," a Premier League statement said.

Xavi cries foul after Real’s ‘remontada’

Like Xavi, Almeria coach Garitano refrained himself from dissecting the refereeing decisions.

VAR frustrates Emery as Villa miss chance to top Premier League

Aston Villa missed the chance to go top of the Premier League, with manager Unai Emery proclaiming VAR was "too much" after Nicolo Zaniolo's late goal salvaged a 1-1 draw at home to struggling Sheffield United on Friday.

VAR for disputed PSG penalty against Newcastle stood down by UEFA

His replacement comes after Kylian Mbappe scored a penalty eight minutes into injury time to earn PSG a point against Newcastle in Paris on Tuesday

Airline pilots to help PL officials

British Airways pilots have been enlisted to help improve the communication of Premier League officials during VAR reviews, The Times reported, after Liverpool wrongly had a goal disallowed earlier this season due to a blunder.

Arteta charged over VAR rant

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has been charged by the Football Association over an explosive VAR rant following his side's controversial defeat against Newcastle.

Arteta labels Arsenal loss 'a disgrace' after VAR controversy

Mikel Arteta branded Arsenal's 1-0 defeat at Newcastle "a disgrace" after Anthony Gordon's winner was controversially allowed to stand by VAR.

February 5, 2023
February 5, 2023

Ten Hag fumes over Casemiro red card in Man Utd win

Erik ten Hag criticised "inconsistent" VAR after Manchester United's Casemiro was the only player sent off following a mass brawl in Saturday's 2-1 win against Crystal Palace.

January 20, 2023
January 20, 2023

Referees to explain VAR decisions to stadium and TV audiences

Referees will explain VAR decisions to stadium crowds and television audiences in a 12-month trial starting at next month's FIFA Club World Cup in Morocco, soccer's law-making body said on Wednesday.

November 24, 2022
November 24, 2022

Here’s everything you need to know about VAR technology

In this article, we'll give you all the information you need to know about the video system and how and when it can affect the referee's judgement in crunch situations.

September 12, 2022
September 12, 2022

Juve held by Salernitana after VAR controversy

Juventus came back from two goals down at half-time to draw an incident-packed match with Salernitana 2-2 on Sunday as Atalanta gave up the Serie A lead after a 1-1 draw with Cremonese.

January 12, 2018
January 12, 2018

French glitches put technology under review

The debate on using technology to help football referees takes a twist as the French league suspended its use of goal-line reviews following some "serious dysfunctions".

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