One of the many things thrown at referees in the sport is criticism. Particularly when they … Boxing: Criticism, VAR & the ‘best seat in the house’ – inside the life of a boxing refereeRead more
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Jonathan Wilson: VAR has fundamentally changed how football is played
This article first appeared in the January 2026 edition of World Soccer Magazine Football is a … Jonathan Wilson: VAR has fundamentally changed how football is playedRead more
Augsburg head coach speaks on winning a match via a penalty one week after VAR chaos in Mainz
1 Augsburg head coach Manuel Baum denied having “VAR Angst” after his team narrowly secured three … Augsburg head coach speaks on winning a match via a penalty one week after VAR chaos in MainzRead more
‘Today VAR makes sense’ Unai Emery confesses after Aston Villa lose to Newcastle United
Unai Emery watched on as his Aston Villa team lost 3-1 at home to Newcastle United. … ‘Today VAR makes sense’ Unai Emery confesses after Aston Villa lose to Newcastle UnitedRead more
Usain Bolt, Newcastle United and a curious case of VAR measurements
You know Usain Bolt? He’s quite fast he is. He covers 100m in approximately 10 seconds. … Usain Bolt, Newcastle United and a curious case of VAR measurementsRead more
VAR decision leaves nobody satisfied at Anfield
By Martin Graham How the incident unfolded Reaction and fallout The video review system often … VAR decision leaves nobody satisfied at AnfieldRead more
Bundesliga matchday 21 Review: Questionable red cards, VAR drama, relegation becomes wide open, and more
2 Matchday 21 in the Bundesliga saw questionable red cards, VAR drama, massive wins at the … Bundesliga matchday 21 Review: Questionable red cards, VAR drama, relegation becomes wide open, and moreRead more
Frank calls Newcastle penalty decision ‘a clear VAR error’
By Martin Graham Tottenham manager Thomas Frank described Newcastle United’s late penalty as an “absolute … Frank calls Newcastle penalty decision ‘a clear VAR error’Read more
Kone complaint over Napoli 1-0 winner against Roma: ‘Opportune for VAR’
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – AUGUST 09: Manu Kone of AS Roma during the pre-season friendly match between … Kone complaint over Napoli 1-0 winner against Roma: ‘Opportune for VAR’Read more
Lazio protest against VAR decision, as expert gives verdict on 1-0 defeat
MILAN, ITALY – NOVEMBER 29: Alessio Romagnoli of SS Lazio shoots during the Serie A match … Lazio protest against VAR decision, as expert gives verdict on 1-0 defeatRead more