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The Latest Breaking News from VAR

Gary Neville rages at 'absolute shocker' Bryan Mbeumo 'handball' as Premier League issue statement

Man Utd forward was not punished for appearing to control the ball with his arm

Evening Standard

Why were Chelsea denied a penalty after Joao Pedro appeal in FA Cup final against Man City?

The Brazilian felt the contact from the Uzbekistan international was enough to warrant a spot kick, but VAR disagreed in a goalless first half at Wembley Stadium

The Independent UK

The FA Cup wasted a chance to be a sanctuary from VAR – maybe it still could

VAR will be in operation at Wembley in Saturday's final but it should never have been used in the FA Cup

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Arsenal Dealt Gut Punch by Confirmed ‘VAR Error’ Keeping Title Race Alive

Manchester City benefitted from a refereeing oversight which was unanimously condemned by the Premier League’s independent review team.

Sports Illustrated

Celtic penalty debacle shows why Scottish football must get rid of video assistant referees

Gary Lineker called it possibly the worst VAR decision he has seen. Celtic’s win against Motherwell is another reason to ditch the system

The Guardian - UK

We have had everything thrown against us, say Hearts fans amid penalty row

Celtic’s last-gasp victory over Motherwell means Hearts will be crowned Scottish champions only if they avoid defeat at Celtic Park on Saturday.

The Independent UK

Why are we getting more, not less, VAR? Football will not kill its golden goose

In generating a constant stream of outrage, debate and engagement, the much-reviled tech has become its own spectacle

The Guardian - UK

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Worst VAR decision ever? Celtic penalty branded 'disgusting' as title race takes new twist

Celtic’s 99th-minute penalty has caused outrage in Scottish Premiership and beyond

Evening Standard

Why Benjamin Sesko’s Goal vs. Liverpool Stood Despite ‘Probable Handball’

Liverpool felt aggrieved that Benjamin Šeško’s strike wasn’t ruled out by VAR during the 3–2 defeat to Man Utd.

Sports Illustrated

Howard Webb praises VAR process in ruling out West Ham equaliser against Arsenal

Howard Webb has commended the process that led to West Ham’s equaliser against Arsenal on Sunday being overturned

The Guardian - UK

The Mathys Tel moment of madness that could cost Tottenham in Premier League relegation battle

Tottenham 1-1 Leeds: Having provided a sublime opener, Tel’s foolish attempt at an overhead kick in his own box cost Spurs two points

The Independent UK

Tottenham v Leeds LIVE: Why two pivotal moments went against Spurs in relegation battle

Tottenham Hotspur 1-1 Leeds: Mathys Tel scored a stunning goal but then conceded a second-half penalty, with James Maddison denied one at the death, to leave Spurs just two points above the relegation zone after a dramatic clash

The Independent UK

West Ham’s goal against Arsenal was correctly disallowed. The rest is just noise

The Gunners’ title charge was strengthened by a goal called back, in a perfect encapsulation of what modern soccer has become

The Guardian - US

West Ham United 0-1 Arsenal: Premier League – as it happened

Leandro Trossard’s late goal – and an even later VAR intervention at the other end – moved Arsenal to the brink of glory

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‘Predetermined’—Arsenal, UEFA Face Wild Corruption Claims From Madrid Mayor

Atlético Madrid were vexed at the officials after their Champions League exit to Arsenal.

Evening Standard

Liverpool: Arne Slot responds as VAR allows controversial Benjamin Sesko 'handball' goal to stand in loss

Dutchman feels goal ‘should’ have been disallowed

The Independent UK

Unai Emery fumes over ‘crazy’ decision as Elliot Anderson escapes red card: ‘Where is VAR?’

Unai Emery was furious that Elliot Anderson escaped a red card for his challenge on Ollie Watkins

The Independent UK

Mikel Arteta ‘incredibly fuming’ at overturned penalty decision in Arsenal draw

A spot-kick was awarded when Eberechi Eze was sent tumbling by David Hancko’s outstretched right leg but VAR intervened.

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The Independent UK

The decisions, penalties and controversies that defined Arsenal’s draw with Atletico

Three huge penalty decisions affected the Champions League semi-final clash with VAR the biggest talking point of the post-match reaction

The Guardian - UK

PSG edge breathless 5-4 classic as Bayern Munich rally after Dembélé’s double

Ousmane Dembélé and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia both scored twice for PSG before Bayern Munich hit back to reduce the deficit to 5-4 in a magnificent semi-final first leg

The Guardian - UK

Refereeing scandal brings back unhappy memories of Calciopoli to Italian football

Allegations of ‘sporting fraud’ against Gianluca Rocchi arrive at an especially messy moment for Italian football

Evening Standard

Dominic Calvert-Lewin avoids red card against Chelsea after VAR check for apparent Marc Cucurella hair pull

Lisandro Martinez was sent-off for a similar incident involving the Leeds striker

The Independent UK

Michael Carrick fumes at ‘absolutely shocking’ Lisandro Martinez dismissal

The defender was sent off 11 minutes into the second period after a VAR intervention for tugging on Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s hair.

AAP

Tony Popovic's son the hero as Glory upset Macarthur

Macarthur's finals hopes are hanging by a thread after their 3-1 loss to Perth Glory left them four points adrift of sixth spot with only two rounds remaining.

The Guardian - US

Julián Alvarez is proving that he’s more than second fiddle

The Atlético Madrid and Argentina striker’s sensational freekick against Barcelona showed that the consummate team player is capable of more

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