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FIFA expands the use of VAR

This year’s annual general meeting takes place Saturday, February 28, when lawmakers will determine which amendments to introduce. The Wenger Law, aimed at improving offside, will stay on the table ...
BBC

'Not universally popular' - Lawlor on VAR move

The Northern Ireland Football League (NIFL) has confirmed that the upcoming BetMcLean Cup final between Linfield and Glentoran will see Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology used for the first time ...
Yahoo! Sports

“A very excited man on VAR” – Martin O’Neill criticises VAR implementation

Martin O’Neill has criticised the current implementation of VAR in Scotland, warning that the technology risks sidelining match officials altogether after Celtic ...
Goal

Golden Arrows Manqoba Mngqithi demands VAR implementation despite Nedbank Cup progression 'Which referee can manage to keep up with the speed of our attacks?'

Abafana Bes’thende were meant to be celebrating their progression to the quarter-finals, but their victory was clouded by controversy and lingering “what if” questions over a contentious incident.
LEADERSHIP Newspaper

VAR Confirmed For CAF Champions League, Confederation Cup Knockout Stages

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially announced that Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology will be implemented from the quarter-final stage right through to the final in both ...
Independent Online

VAR is not like a loaf of bread - Gayton McKenzie on VAR delays with the PSL

Though he promised the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) would be used in PSL Football in South Africa this season, SA Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie has not yet managed to achieve that feat. Nine months ...
Sky Sports

VAR absence in FA Cup intensifies debate around technology: Should we keep, reform or remove it?

The officiating in Newcastle's FA Cup fourth-round win at Aston Villa should have been the perfect argument for VAR, yet the technology, not in use until the next ...
The New York Times

This is football without VAR. It’s not perfect, but is it better? No wonder even Eddie Howe is torn

Sandro Tonali of Newcastle complains to referee Chris Kavanagh during Saturday's FA Cup game against Aston Villa Serena Taylor/Newcastle United via Getty Images Isn’t it nice to have a weekend without ...
BBC

The big VAR debate: with, without or change its scope?

'One of worst decisions I've ever seen' - Rooney on Digne handball Would football be better without the video assistant referee (VAR) system? Premier League fans, managers and players got a reminder ...
BBC

The big VAR debate: with, without or change its scope?

Would football be better without the video assistant referee (VAR) system? Premier League fans, managers and players got a reminder of what life was like without VAR in the FA Cup fourth round - and ...
Sky Sports

Eddie Howe says referees are too reliant on VAR after making 'lots of errors' in Newcastle win against Aston Villa

Eddie Howe has said referees are too reliant on VAR after three major errors during the FA Cup win against Aston Villa; Tammy Abraham's opener stood despite being offside, Lucas Digne avoided a red ...
Talksport

‘No excuse’ – Furious VAR debate erupts in FA Cup as Newcastle denied blatant penalty in win over Aston Villa

With Newcastle trailing 1-0 thanks to a controversial Tammy Abraham goal, Kieran Trippier delivered a cross from the right. The ball then hit Lucas Digne's arm, and a free-kick was awarded on the edge ...