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🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Sports

River and Estudiantes (RC) "a terrible match" where nothing happened: 94 interruptions and 19 minutes stopped by VAR

The match between River Plate and Estudiantes de Río Cuarto was plagued by interruptions, with 94 stoppages and a significant amount of time under VAR review, leading to a very low effective playing time.

Mar 23 • 09:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Sports

Argentinos Juniors celebrated in the early hours: a penalty at 104 minutes to beat Platense

Argentinos Juniors secured a dramatic victory against Platense with a last-minute penalty awarded after a VAR review in a tense classic match.

Mar 23 • 04:18 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Sports

The VAR did more for River than its poor football proposal to win in Río Cuarto

The article discusses how VAR technology played a significant role in River Plate's 2-0 victory over Estudiantes, overshadowing the team's lackluster performance.

Mar 23 • 00:02 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Sports

The Controversies of VAR in River vs Estudiantes (RC): from the Disallowed Goal for the Cordobeses to the Penalty to Driussi That Montiel Took Advantage Of

The article discusses the controversial decisions made by VAR during the match between River Plate and Estudiantes de Río Cuarto, focusing on a disallowed goal and a penalty awarded.

Mar 22 • 22:35 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Sports

Controversy Over Refereeing in the River Plate Match: A Non-Awarded Penalty, a Disallowed Goal, and Much for the Millionaire Team

The River Plate match featured controversial refereeing decisions including a non-awarded penalty and a disallowed goal.

Mar 22 • 22:35 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

VAR-THEATER ⟩ The 3 mistakes of the referees in 18 seconds, reading the Paide goal and the disgusted Levadia head coach

The article discusses a football match between FCI Levadia and Paide Linnameeskond, citing significant referee errors that impacted the game's outcome, drawing parallels to the famous 2022 World Cup final.

Mar 22 • 19:46 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Sports

Anier: referees do their job, a very interesting game for spectators

FCI Levadia and Paide Linnameeskond faced off in a tense Estonian Premium League match that ended in a dramatic equalizer in injury time.

Mar 22 • 16:17 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Sports

Gallery: The referees activated VAR! Paide and Levadia offered a real thriller!

The Estonian football league match saw an intense battle between Tallinna FCI Levadia and Paide Linnameeskond that ended in a 2-2 draw after 107 minutes of play.

Mar 22 • 15:40 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Sports

VIDEO | Ainsalu scored two beautiful goals, but Paide managed to draw thanks to VAR

In a dramatic finish to the Estonian Premium League match, Ainsalu's two goals were not enough as Paide Linnameeskond equalized thanks to VAR intervention.

Mar 22 • 15:33 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Carabao Cup final VAR rules, extra-time, penalties and trophy details explained

The article outlines the rules and procedures for the Carabao Cup final, detailing the use of VAR, the format for extra-time and penalties, and trophy information.

Mar 22 • 13:30 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Sports

EPL: Shearer slams VAR as refereeing standards decline

Alan Shearer criticizes the use of VAR in football, arguing it has negatively impacted the quality of refereeing.

Mar 21 • 20:06 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Sports

Manchester United Angry with Refereeing

Manchester United plans to file an official complaint with PGMOL regarding controversial refereeing incidents in their recent draw against Bournemouth.

Mar 21 • 16:02 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Alan Shearer backs Manchester United's VAR complaint as he fumes at 'terrible standard'

Alan Shearer criticizes VAR standards in the Premier League while supporting Manchester United's complaint regarding a controversial VAR decision in their match against Bournemouth.

Mar 21 • 13:07 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Man Utd to file complaint with PGMOL over Bournemouth VAR drama as club is enraged

Manchester United intends to submit a formal complaint to PGMOL following dissatisfaction with referee Stuart Attwell's penalty decision in their match against Bournemouth.

Mar 21 • 11:18 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

AI Referees: How Humans Are Being Driven Off the Field

The article discusses the increasing tension in German football leagues over the implementation of VAR technology and the FIFA's consideration of automating officiating, questioning the future role of human referees.

Mar 21 • 09:27 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Furious Bruno Fernandes calls out VAR as Man Utd question two penalty decisions vs Bournemouth

Bruno Fernandes criticizes VAR decisions after Manchester United's controversial 2-2 draw with Bournemouth, questioning the officiating during two penalty incidents.

Mar 20 • 22:47 UTC
🇬🇧 Telegraph
Sports

Michael Carrick lashes out at ‘mental’ decisions in Man Utd draw

Michael Carrick criticized the controversial refereeing decisions that contributed to Manchester United's draw at Bournemouth.

Mar 20 • 22:33 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Man Utd told why VAR allowed controversial Bournemouth goal after Amad penalty decision

Manchester United were denied a penalty leading up to Bournemouth's first equalizer, which VAR confirmed was a correct decision due to insufficient contact.

Mar 20 • 22:10 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Sports

Referee Chief Knut Kircher: 'The Atmosphere is Currently at Breaking Point'

Referee Chief Knut Kircher discusses the harsh criticism facing Bundesliga referees and the future of the VAR in an interview.

Mar 20 • 15:22 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

The central referee informed the captains of Orense SC and Mushuc Runa that the match started without VAR

The referee indicated that the Ecuadorian league match between Orense SC and Mushuc Runa commenced without the Video Assistant Referee due to transmission issues.

Mar 19 • 22:49 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Premier League clubs to vote on handing VAR more power after World Cup decision

Premier League clubs will vote on whether to allow VAR to check corner kick awards after a recent decision by IFAB.

Mar 19 • 21:31 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Sports

UEFA asks top leagues for more consistent use of VAR

UEFA plans to hold a summit with Europe's top leagues post-World Cup to enhance the consistency of VAR implementation.

Mar 19 • 16:03 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Sports

Miguel Ángel Loor responds to new VAR failures: "In nearly 40 matches, 10% have had errors. It's unacceptable"

Miguel Ángel Loor, president of Liga Pro, criticized the consistency of VAR failures this season, acknowledging a 10% error rate across nearly 40 matches.

Mar 19 • 13:24 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

UEFA want talks with Premier League bosses to help reduce growing VAR frustration

UEFA plans to meet with Premier League officials to address rising frustrations over the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system.

Mar 19 • 12:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Sports

Should it have counted? The disallowed goal by Héctor Villalba that wasn't reviewed due to the absence of VAR

The absence of VAR during the match between Libertad FC and Barcelona SC led to controversy over a disallowed goal by Héctor Villalba, which sparked protests from the players.

Mar 19 • 02:41 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

Var: End of the run for the car salesman suspected of a 1.8 million euro fraud

A car salesman named Alexandre T. has been arrested after evading authorities for over a year, suspected of defrauding clients of about 1.8 million euros.

Mar 18 • 16:02 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Sports

City-Real, the absolute protagonist is VAR: what happened

VAR played a crucial role in Real Madrid's victory over Manchester City, helping them secure a place in the Champions League quarter-finals with a decisive penalty.

Mar 18 • 10:27 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Sports

Toxic Climate and Instrumentalization: Referees Shut Down Dialogues

Referees and clubs in Italy are reconsidering the publication of match dialogue recordings due to concerns over a toxic atmosphere surrounding officiating.

Mar 18 • 05:36 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Wednesday, March 18: This has happened overnight

A series of significant events have occurred overnight, including a serious wildfire situation in Ålesund, controversy over a VAR decision in the Champions League, the tragic death of a prominent Norwegian figure in a plane crash, and escalating military tensions between Iran and Israel.

Mar 18 • 04:43 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
Sports

Surprised by the penalty: - It hits me in the stomach first

Jostein Gundersen of Glimt expresses frustration over a controversial penalty decision that led to Sportings' decisive goal in a recent match.

Mar 17 • 23:06 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
Sports

Puzzled over decisive penalty: - It hits me in the stomach first

A controversial penalty decision led to Sportings' crucial 3-0 goal, with Glimt's Jostein Gundersen expressing disbelief that the referee did not consider a potential handball situation more closely.

Mar 17 • 23:06 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Arsenal profit from VAR error for second time this season as mistake admitted

Arsenal benefited from a VAR error for the second time this season, with the Premier League's KMI Panel admitting they should have been penalized in a match against Brighton.

Mar 17 • 15:55 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Sports

EPL: Brighton denied penalty in 1-0 loss to Arsenal, Premier League confirms

Brighton & Hove Albion was denied a penalty during their 1-0 defeat to Arsenal, despite the Premier League's Key Match Incidents Panel suggesting a penalty should have been awarded.

Mar 17 • 12:39 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Life & Tech

Massimo Mauro: first the children imitated the celebrations, now they replicate the antics caused by VAR

Massimo Mauro reflects on how children's imitation in football has shifted from mimicking players' celebrations to emulating the dramatic reactions influenced by VAR decisions.

Mar 17 • 07:34 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Sports

The championship of simulators. In Serie A too many theatrics and VAR cannot intervene

The article discusses ongoing issues with simulation and theatrics in Serie A football, highlighting recent controversial incidents where players appeared to deceive referees.

Mar 16 • 14:03 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Sports

The controversial goal of Mallorca by Demichelis that defeated Espanyol and left the relegation zone

Mallorca, managed by Martín Demichelis, achieved a controversial 2-1 victory over Espanyol, sparking debates over a missed VAR call during a crucial goal moment.

Mar 16 • 13:50 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Sports

What does the regulation say about the handball by Guayaquil City that was not sanctioned as a penalty in favor of Barcelona SC?

The match between Barcelona Sporting Club and Guayaquil City ended in a goalless draw amidst controversy regarding a potential penalty not awarded to Barcelona.

Mar 16 • 13:38 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Sports

Linesman in Interview: "Football Without Offside is Unimaginable for Me"

Bundesliga linesman Jan-Hendrik Salver discusses the ongoing debate around offside decisions and tolerance zones in football officiating.

Mar 16 • 07:58 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Sports

The NBA loses appeal and our VAR seems like a Trabant

Kimi Antonelli's win at a GP is overshadowed by criticisms of the NBA's declining popularity and the context of Bam Adebayo's record scoring performance.

Mar 16 • 04:00 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Sports

Como-Roma, Wesley sent off with two yellow cards: but the second foul isn’t his and VAR doesn’t intervene

In a controversial match, Wesley was sent off after receiving two yellow cards, the second of which was deemed incorrectly assigned, sparking debates about VAR's role in officiating.

Mar 15 • 18:47 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
Sports

VAR drama: Saved by 156 magical seconds

Nidaros turned around a challenging game against Lørenskog, winning 5-3 with a dramatic finale.

Mar 15 • 17:27 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Man Utd receives immediate explanation for Aston Villa goal as Gary Neville spots telling moment

The Premier League's Match Centre clarified the controversial goal scored by Aston Villa's Ross Barkley against Manchester United, confirming the decision after VAR review.

Mar 15 • 15:40 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Sports

Bundesliga: Criticism of referees and VAR has taken on a life of its own

The Bundesliga faces increasing criticism of its referees and the VAR system, coinciding with the announcement of referee Deniz Aytekin's retirement at the end of the season.

Mar 15 • 15:09 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Sports

Protests after Leverkusen Game: The Spirit of Real Madrid Surrounds Bayern

Bayern Munich expressed discontent with officiating decisions following their 1-1 draw against Bayer Leverkusen, reflecting on past grievances similar to those experienced against Real Madrid.

Mar 15 • 11:18 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Sports

Alexander Bolaños of Aucas leaves the pitch in tears after the strong tackle from Layan Loor of Independiente del Valle

In a tense moment during the match between Aucas and Independiente del Valle, Alexander Bolaños left the field in tears following a serious foul from Layan Loor, who was subsequently expelled after VAR review.

Mar 14 • 22:48 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Sports

Unusual expulsion in Atlético de Madrid vs Getafe: what the report says about the player expelled for grabbing an opponent's genitals

Getafe's Abdelkabir Abqar was expelled during a match against Atlético de Madrid for grabbing the genitals of Alexander Sorloth, leading to a red card issued by the referee following VAR review.

Mar 14 • 20:46 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Sports

Direct Red: A Getafe Player Pinched Alexander Sorloth in His Private Parts During the Match

During a match between Atletico de Madrid and Getafe, defender Abdel Abqar was expelled for pinching Alexander Sorloth inappropriately after VAR intervention.

Mar 14 • 19:11 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Jamie Redknapp fumes over Arsenal penalty decision - 'An absolute disgrace'

Jamie Redknapp criticized the decision not to award Arsenal a penalty for a foul against Kai Havertz during their match against Everton.

Mar 14 • 18:57 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Sports

Draw With 9 Against 11: Bayern Munich as the Moral Winner in Leverkusen

Bayern Munich managed to secure a draw against Bayer Leverkusen despite being down to 9 players, showcasing resilience and strong team spirit.

Mar 14 • 17:45 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Sports

Inter recovered from Atalanta: Krstovic replies to Pio Esposito's goal amid controversies

Inter Milan drew 1-1 with Atalanta in a tightly contested match, with Pio Esposito scoring for Inter and Krstovic equalizing late in the game, amidst VAR controversies.

Mar 14 • 16:17 UTC

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