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The Latest Breaking News from VAR

Why I was wrong about VAR and what needs to change - Jonny McFarlane

VAR was in the headlines again this week after Scott McTominay had an effort disallowed against Spain.

The National (Scotland)

No request to UEFA for Spain vs Scotland VAR audio, says SFA chief

Scotland lost 2-0 in Seville as Spain cut the gap at the top of Group A to just three points as both sides aim to qualify for next summer's European…

The National (Scotland)

Release VAR audio of decision to disallow Scotland's goal against Spain, UEFA told

UEFA have been called on to release audio recordings between match officials after a hugely controversial decision saw Scotland disallowed a…

The National (Scotland)

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Scotland deserve UEFA explanation over VAR call as joy thief strikes again

SOME of you may think that the following is based on my bitterness as a Scotland supporter, and the simmering rage...

The National (Scotland)

John McGinn hits out at VAR after Scotland’s controversial loss to Spain

Tartan Army denied Euro 2024 qualification in Seville

Evening Standard

Watch as Scott McTominay Spain vs Scotland goal controversially ruled out

This is the moment Scotland were cruelly denied a stunning lead against Spain in Seville.

The National (Scotland)

Howard Webb disappointed by VAR failure to correct ‘clear error’ on offside goal

Miscommunication between officials led to Luiz Diaz’s goal being wrongly ruled out for offside in Liverpool’s 2-1 defeat at Tottenham.

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Howard Webb suggests rule change so VAR can reverse decisions after errors

Howard Webb has acknowledged ‘disappointment’ from the PGMOL at the errors that led to VAR denying Liverpool a legitimate goal at Tottenham

The Guardian - UK

Howard Webb addresses VAR controversy after Liverpool’s loss to Tottenham

Fallout continues after “significant human error”

Evening Standard

Aberdeen 0 St Johnstone 0: Instant reaction as Barry Robson laments VAR

The hosts thought they had finally broken the deadlock when Andrew Considine put the ball beyond his own goalkeeper on the stroke of half-time.

The National (Scotland)

Protest and resist: fans in Scandinavia lead backlash against VAR

Supporters of clubs in Norway have demonstrated against the use of a video assistant referee, while Sweden continues to hold out against introduction

The Guardian - UK

Celtic 3 Kilmarnock 1: Five talking points as Celtic stretch lead at the top

CELTIC overcame a late rally from Kilmarnock to stretch their advantage at the top of the Premiership...

The National (Scotland)

Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou would eradicate VAR in its current form

Ange Postecoglou shot down Jurgen Klopp’s suggestion of a replay by stating there would be 365 games replayed a year.

The Independent UK

Newly-introduced VAR guidelines to be in use in the Premier League this weekend

Miscommunication between the VAR and the referee led to a Luis Diaz goal being wrongly disallowed for offside.

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The Independent UK

Nothing’s changed with VAR, says Gareth Southgate

The England boss says off-field decision-making process has not done anything to resolve controversial refereeing decisions.

The Guardian - UK

There will never be no wrong VAR calls – but is having refs in charge the right one?

Audio-based fallout from Spurs v Liverpool has left two officials sidelined and two non-referees emerging with credit

The Independent UK

PGMOL rejects Ben Foster’s claim that referees pressured Sky Sports into VAR cover-up

The former Premier League goalkeeper claimed Sky Sports producers were under ‘direct orders’ not to show the Luis Diaz goal in detail during the live programme

The Independent UK

Jurgen Klopp should know better — calling for replays sets a dangerous precedent

Replaying games is not the answer to problems with VAR - take your pick of the arguments against

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The Independent UK

VAR Darren England discusses avoiding mistakes in interview for children’s book

England was interviewed for a book before his error during the Tottenham-Liverpool game.

The Independent UK

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp admits his call for Tottenham replay is unlikely

With the score at 0-0, Liverpool forward Luis Diaz was flagged offside but replays showed he was actually onside, which VAR failed to correct.

The Guardian - UK

‘I can’t do anything’: world of VAR removes power of rational thought

Audio from Stockley Park shows the officials’ confusion for Liverpool’s ‘goal’ and confirms the referee’s job has been made harder

Evening Standard

Jurgen Klopp calls for REPLAY of Tottenham vs Liverpool after ‘unprecedented’ VAR controversy

Reds boss makes plea after PGMOL release audio footage of major mix-up that disallowed Luis Diaz goal

Evening Standard

How VAR will change after shambolic Tottenham vs Liverpool controversy

Referees' body, the PGMOL, have vowed to change their communication protocols to prevent another embarrassing VAR blunder.

The Independent UK

That’s wrong Daz – panicked VAR recording of Luis Diaz disallowed goal released

The decision in Saturday’s game between Tottenham and Liverpool has put VAR firmly under the spotlight.

Evening Standard

‘Oh ****’ - VAR audio reveals moment Liverpool goal wrongly ruled out against Tottenham

The audio from the bungled VAR call which cost Liverpool the opening goal in Saturday's defeat by Tottenham has confirmed that video assistant referee Darren England was immediately told he had made a mistake but felt unable to correct it.

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