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🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Sports

Controversy at La Bombonera: Adam Bareiro celebrated his goal and climbed the fence, but VAR found a millimetric offside by Janson

A goal by Adam Bareiro for Boca Juniors was disallowed due to a controversial offside call, causing protests from the opposing team, Gimnasia de Mendoza.

Feb 28 • 21:57 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

VAR gets EVEN MORE power as football lawmakers make controversial rule changes

Football's lawmakers, IFAB, have expanded the powers of VAR, allowing it to rule on more decisions, potentially leading to increased controversy.

Feb 28 • 13:34 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

North London derby VAR 'nonsense' to be subject of full investigation

The VAR controversy during the North London derby between Tottenham and Arsenal will undergo a comprehensive investigation due to technical malfunctions causing significant delays.

Feb 23 • 18:17 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Liverpool overcome late VAR drama as Alexis Mac Allister scores winner - 5 talking points

Liverpool secured a late victory against Nottingham Forest with a goal from Alexis Mac Allister, overcoming a VAR controversy that had initially ruled out another goal.

Feb 22 • 16:03 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Sports

Controversy and scandal with referee Espinoza: an unusual penalty was awarded to Instituto, the VAR was not working, and Atlético Tucumán complains to the AFA

Controversy arose after a disputed penalty was awarded to Instituto during a match against Atlético Tucumán, leading to complaints from the latter team about the referee's decisions and the malfunctioning VAR.

Feb 21 • 21:23 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Now curling also wants VAR

A controversy has erupted in Cortina over a supposed 'double touch' by Canadian player Kennedy, leading to calls for stricter controls and potential video replay introduction, raising concerns about the traditional spirit of the sport.

Feb 17 • 00:18 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

Why Barcelona's defeat to Atletico Madrid is sparking widespread controversy on social media?

Barcelona's defeat to Atletico Madrid has ignited significant debate due to a controversial VAR decision that disallowed a goal after a lengthy review process.

Feb 13 • 13:52 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Pablo Lavallén improvised a VAR with his phone and pointed against all Honduran football due to a controversy

Pablo Lavallén expressed his frustration with controversial refereeing decisions in a Honduran football match, where he improvised a VAR system using his phone.

Feb 10 • 19:27 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Ex-Premier League referee explains why VAR was RIGHT in Man City vs Liverpool controversy

Former Premier League referee Mark Halsey defends VAR's decision in a controversial moment during Manchester City's recent victory over Liverpool.

Feb 9 • 11:23 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
Sports

Haaland Breaks Anfield Curse - Secures City Victory

Erling Haaland scored at Anfield for the first time since 2019, securing a victory for Manchester City against Liverpool, although the match ended with controversy and a VAR decision that overshadowed his achievement.

Feb 8 • 18:35 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Why was Antoine Semenyo's goal ruled out? Newcastle vs Man City VAR controversy explained

Antoine Semenyo's goal for Manchester City was disallowed during a match against Newcastle United, leading to controversy over the VAR decision.

Jan 14 • 13:15 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Sports

Podcast 'And now to sports': The debate over video evidence: 'The referees must also be clear that there is a cost to VAR'

The podcast discusses the ongoing debate surrounding the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) following controversial decisions in a recent Bundesliga match involving Hamburg SV and SC Freiburg.

Jan 12 • 16:37 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Sports

Controversial goal in Freiburg: A "borderline normal, typically robust football challenge"?

The article discusses the controversy surrounding a goal in the HSV vs Freiburg match, focusing on the impact of VAR on refereeing and the expectations it raises in football.

Jan 11 • 12:31 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Sports

The VAR is in free fall: Lotito's threats, the anger of Lazio fans and Napoli's protests

The article discusses the current controversy surrounding VAR in Italian football, highlighting threats from Lazio's president Lotito, the dissatisfaction of Lazio supporters, and the protests from Napoli fans.

Jan 8 • 10:53 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer in total agreement on Liverpool controversy

Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer both believe that Florian Wirtz's equalising goal for Liverpool against Fulham should not have counted, despite a VAR decision awarding the goal.

Jan 5 • 21:10 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Sports

VAR takes center stage: the referee no longer decides, it's truly a video replay system

The increasing influence of VAR in football is challenging the traditional role of referees, as video images play a dominant role in decision-making, leading to growing tensions and controversies on the field.

Jan 5 • 08:44 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Ex-Premier League referee makes VAR admission that speaks volumes after latest controversy

Former Premier League referee Graham Scott disclosed that current officials dislike serving as video assistant referees amid ongoing VAR controversies.

Dec 30 • 14:58 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Sports

Udinese finds the equalizer at the end with Davis, but there is controversy. Lazio furious: 'We demand respect'

Udinese equalized late in the match thanks to Davis, leading to controversy over a potentially handball goal, prompting Lazio to express their demands for respect.

Dec 27 • 19:42 UTC

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