VAR
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Bundesliga rejects World Cup red-card rule in major refereeing split
Bundesliga players will not automatically be sent off for covering their mouths during confrontations with opponents. German football has instead…
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Why VAR refused to award France a penalty against Senegal
Kylian Mbappe was controversially denied a penalty by VAR in France’s opening World Cup 2026…
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Lionel Messi escapes red card as World Cup erupts in ‘rigged’ claims
Lionel Messi’s hat-trick for Argentina was overshadowed by a controversial unpunished challenge, sparking a debate…
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FIFA clears VAR Shaun Evans after “White power” gesture controversy at World Cup
World Cup VAR Shaun Evans has been cleared by FIFA after an investigation into a…
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FIFA’s 2026 World Cup referees set for biggest payday in tournament history
Referees for the 2026 FIFA World Cup will earn a record $100,000 each, coinciding with…
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Major rule changes approved for 2026 World Cup, VAR powers expanded
Football’s lawmakers have approved major rule changes for the 2026 World Cup, expanding VAR powers…
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VAR gets more power: FIFA announces major World Cup rule shake-up
Fifa and IFAB have announced new VAR powers for the 2026 World Cup, allowing intervention…
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Behind the delays: VAR’s commercial value outweighs fan anger
Despite overwhelming fan dissatisfaction, VAR continues to expand, driven by its commercial value in generating…
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PGMOL chief Howard Webb gives verdict on controversial Arsenal VAR call
Howard Webb defended the VAR decision to disallow West Ham’s late equaliser against Arsenal and…
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Guardiola calls VAR a “flip of a coin” amid renewed scrutiny and past grievances
Pep Guardiola has slammed VAR as a “flip of a coin,” citing Manchester City’s past…