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The Latest Breaking News from VAR

Atletico Madrid Chief Fumes Over Barcelona, Real Madrid Referee Bias

Refereeing in Spain’s La Liga is under constant scrutiny.

Sports Illustrated

France's Ligue 1 trials live broadcast of ref exchanges in PSG-Toulouse clash

In a first for French football, fans watching Paris Saint-Germain's Ligue 1 clash with Toulouse at the Parc des Princes on Friday night will be able to hear exchanges between match officials over video assistant refereeing (VAR) decisions in real time, as part of an experiment to help make calls…

Radio France Internationale

‘What is the point of VAR?’: Emma Hayes and Ian Wright lambast controversial decisions in England-Uruguay draw

Uruguay were awarded a late penalty after a VAR check while Ronald Araujo escaped a red card for a tackle on Phil Foden

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VAR is getting worse: Leeds United and Newcastle decisions given incorrectly says Premier League panel

Leeds United should have been awarded a penalty in their 1-0 defeat against Sunderland, according to the Key Match Incidents (KMI) panel

FourFourTwo

North Korea promise no more Asian Cup protests

The spotlight will be on how North Korea's players react if a VAR decision goes against them in their quarter-final against Australia in Perth.

AAP

Balaclava-wearing fan unplugs VAR monitor during German second division clash

Bizarre scenes followed as one Munster fan took action amid growing anger over the use of VAR

FourFourTwo

Match in Germany disrupted as fan unplugs VAR monitor in bizarre scenes

Supporter concealed their identity as they disconnected the screen

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Masked fan stages VAR protest by unplugging referee monitor during German match

A masked fan unplugged the VAR monitor by the side of the pitch when the referee went to check on a penalty decision

The Independent UK

Wrexham vs. Chelsea Player Ratings: Blues Pushed Hard in Thrilling FA Cup Clash

Six goals were shared between Wrexham and Chelsea at the STōK Cae Ras.

Sports Illustrated

Andoni Iraola questions VAR decision to not give ‘clear’ Bournemouth penalty

Iraola felt Marcus Tavernier was impeded by Bees defender Michael Kayode before he hit the post early in the second half.

The Independent UK

Tottenham contact PGMOL over refereeing concerns after Fulham defeat

Spurs frustrated by perceived inconsistencies in decisions in recent matches

Evening Standard

Burnley 3-4 Brentford: Mikkel Damsgaard on target in stoppage time as Bees edge dramatic seven-goal thriller

VAR disallows stoppage time equaliser for Ashley Barnes

Evening Standard

Martin O’Neill claims VAR ‘debilitating’ for officials after Celtic fail with red card appeal

Celtic’s manager Martin O’Neill has delivered a withering assessment of VAR in Scottish football after what he branded the ‘ridiculous’ dismissal of Auston Trusty during Sunday’s loss by Hibernian

The Guardian - UK

‘Suspended’—Barcelona Handed Gut Punch by Retrospective VAR Ruling

There are set to be major repercussions after La Liga’s revelation.

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The Guardian - UK

Refereeing is stuck in a frustrating feedback loop, with no easy way out

In today’s Football Daily: Let’s talk about refs, bay-be

FourFourTwo

Alan Shearer is RIGHT about VAR - but Newcastle's injustices aren't an 'advert' for technology

Newcastle United were on the wrong end of some big decisions against Aston Villa, with Alan Shearer delivering big opinions on VAR once more

The Independent UK

Sandro Tonali bags brace as Newcastle beat 10-man Aston Villa in FA Cup

With VAR not in use until the next round, Kavanagh and his team appeared to get at least three major decisions incorrect.

The Guardian - UK

VAR use becoming too ‘microscopic’, warns Uefa’s director for refereeing

Roberto Rosetti singled out the overuse of slow-motion replays and added: ‘We need to speak about this at the end of the season’

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Evening Standard

'Just got me angrier': Liam Rosenior loses cool over 'unacceptable' handball ruling in Chelsea draw

Liam Rosenior has delivered his verdict on Noah Okafor’s equaliser for Leeds against Chelsea

The Independent UK

The VAR storm missed the point of Liverpool’s defeat

INSIDE FOOTBALL: Miguel Delaney argues in his latest Inside Football newsletter that while much of the reaction to Manchester City’s win over Liverpool has focused on controversial VAR decisions, the real turning point came from Arne Slot’s lack of squad depth

The Guardian - UK

VAR v vibes: there can be only one winner in the Premier League

In today’s Football Daily: Lamenting Rayan Cherki not booting the ball harder

The Independent UK

Michael Carrick admits winning late at Old Trafford is ‘the best feeling’

Benjamin Sesko struck in stoppage time as Manchester United made it three wins in a row under their interim boss with a 3-2 win against Fulham.

Evening Standard

West Ham: Nuno Espirito Santo delivers 'disappointing' verdict on Jean-Clair Todibo red card against Chelsea

Frenchman is now set to serve a three-game ban after being sent-off in London derby

The Independent UK

Arsenal maintain Champions League perfect record after edging Kairat

Arsenal 3-2 Kairat: Kai Havertz scored and set up two goals on his first start in 357 days on their way to a tight win over the league phase’s bottom side

The Independent UK

Newcastle get ‘justice’ after ‘ridiculous’ VAR penalty decision against PSG

Lewis Miley was bafflingly penalised for handling the ball as PSG were given an early spot-kick

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