Tag: VAR
Controversy looms as FIFA introduces new VAR rule for 2026 mundial
Despite this rejection, FIFA is determined to push forward with the corner-kick checks at the World Cup. BBC Sport reports…
AFCON 2025: Again, CAF snubs Nigerian referees, releases full officiating list
The absence of Nigerians on the officiating list may spark conversations within the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) about the need…
World Cup Playoffs: Chelle, NFF conclude plans as CAF confirms VAR use
Meanwhile, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced that the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) will be used during the…
Nigerian referees undergo training as NPFL set to deploy VAR for 2025/2026 season
preparations continue, the NPFL’s leadership remains committed to ensuring that VAR becomes a permanent fixture in Nigerian league football, marking…
The severity of the blunder VAR made against Liverpool will help erase future mistakes
There have been loud calls for VAR to be abolished following the unprecedented scenes in Liverpool’s late-September match against Tottenham…
UEFA cuts VAR review by 15 seconds
UEFA said it has shaved 15 seconds off the average time it takes for the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system…
Man. United, VAR rock Chelsea at Stamford Bridge
Manchester United recorded a controversial win against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Monday after Video Assistant Referee, VAR, ruled out…
English Premier League seeks improvement of VAR
Premier League chief executive Richard Masters admits his organisation must try to improve VAR after a season marred by controversy…
VAR ‘big mess’, says Pep Guardiola
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola declared the VAR video review system a “big mess” on Sunday after a weekend which…
VAR on coffee break?: Guardiola mocks inconsistency
Pep Guardiola has mocked the Video Assistant Referee(VAR) for inconsistency after Manchester City were denied a late winner in the…
FIFA defends VAR ahead of World Cup quarter-finals
FIFA on Wednesday defended its VAR review system, saying referees had reached a 98% accuracy rate in decision-making during the…
VAR steals headlines at Women’s World Cup
VAR is turning out to be the biggest star in the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup in France, and is…
UEFA Champions League: VAR to be used next season
UEFA has confirmed the use of video assistant referees (VARs) in the Champions League from next season and plans to…
Spanish football introduces VAR
The video assistant referee (VAR) was used for the first time in Spanish football on Sunday.
VAR means the end of offside goals – Infantino
Goals scored from offside positions will be a thing of the past at least in competitions where Video Assistant Referees…
VAR helps Sweden beat South Korea 1-0
Sweden marked their first appearance in the World Cup for 12 years by beating South Korea thanks to a penalty…
Russia 2018: Referees to get VAR help for off-the-ball red cards
Referees at the World Cup finals will be able to dish out red cards for off-the-ball incidents spotted by Video…
English FA chief expects Premier League to introduce VAR
English Football Association chief executive Martin Glenn expects the Premier League to embrace video assistant referees (VAR) after the system’s…
Iheanacho scores first VAR goal as Leicester advance in FA Cup
Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho scored the first goal in English football to be awarded using the Video Assistant Referee…
Arsene Wenger welcomes VAR
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes the introduction of a Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system in English football is a welcome…