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The Latest Breaking News from VAR

Like all great mythical figures, even Mike Dean had an achilles heel

In today’s Football Daily: Mike Dean, Luis Rubiales and even more earworms

The Guardian - UK

Mike Dean avoided VAR call to spare official grief in Chelsea-Tottenham clash

The former Premier League referee was on VAR duty when Cristian Romero avoided a red card for pulling Marc Cucurella to the floor by his hair.

The Independent UK

‘He is a mate’: Mike Dean admits ignoring VAR call to protect referee in Chelsea vs Tottenham draw

Former Premier League referee Mike Dean has made a remarkable admission regarding a VAR call in last season's fiery London derby between Chelsea and Tottenham at Stamford Bridge.

Evening Standard

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Mike Dean refused to send wrong decision to VAR as referee ‘is a mate’

Dean admits his decision to spare referee Anthony Taylor durign last season’s Chelsea vs Spurs match was ‘pathetic’

The Independent UK

Barry Ferguson insists Celtic were denied penalty vs Kilmarnock

Seak Haksabanovic went down in the final moments of the Viaplay Cup last 16 tie at Rugby Park under the attention of Lewis Mayo.

The National (Scotland)

10 things we have learned from the Women’s World Cup

Spectacular goals, improved goalkeeping and calls for more VAR are all features of a record-breaking tournament

The Guardian - UK

Matildas sign off with defeat as Sweden secure third place at Women’s World Cup

Fridolina Rolfö’s penalty and Kosovare Asllani’s second-half effort consigned the Matildas to a 2-0 loss in a bruising penultimate match of the tournament

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I won’t sit on the fence – Mike Dean ready to criticise referees in new role

Dean quit his role as a dedicated VAR and coach in the summer in order to move into a role as a pundit on Sky Sports’ Soccer Saturday.

The Independent UK

Andre Onana gives verdict on Wolves penalty decision in controversial Manchester United win

Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana has insisted the right decision was made not to award Wolves a penalty in Monday night’s clash at Old Trafford.

Evening Standard

VAR correct not to award Wolves late penalty – Man Utd goalkeeper Andre Onana

United opened their league account for the season in unconvincing fashion as Raphael Varane’s header was enough to earn a 1-0 victory.

The Independent UK

Wolves’ Gary O’Neil perplexed by non-award of penalty at Manchester United

Gary O’Neil, Wolves’ manager, received an apology from the referees’ manager Jon Moss after their defeat at Manchester United while Erik ten Hag admitted his team need to improve ‘our skills’

The Guardian - UK

‘VAR is pathetic’: Jeff Stelling and the best reactions to Andre Onana penalty incident against Wolves

Wolves had a penalty shout turned down in stoppage time after a potential foul from Manchester United’s goalkeeper

The Independent UK

Raphael Varane header earns Manchester United opening victory over Wolves

Varane headed home from close range with 14 minutes remaining.

The Independent UK

Raphaël Varane gives nervy Manchester United win against lively Wolves

Central defender Raphaël Varane headed the only goal as Manchester United beat Wolves 1-0 although the hosts survived a late VAR scare

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Evening Standard

Chelsea 1-1 Liverpool: Mauricio Pochettino era starts with draw as Blues impress at Stamford Bridge

The Mauricio Pochettino era at Chelsea began with a 1-1 draw against Liverpool on the opening weekend of the Premier League season.

The Independent UK

Two assists for James Maddison as Tottenham move on without Harry Kane with draw

Spurs started life without record goal-scorer Harry Kane with an entertaining 2-2 draw at Brentford

The National (Scotland)

Docherty demands Dundee become ruthless as he questions second penalty call

Tony Docherty reckons Dundee should have had a second penalty in the defeat to St Mirren.

Sports Illustrated

Fans Were in Disbelief By Replay that Eliminated USWNT from World Cup

VAR showed that Sweden won by the narrowest of margins.

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The Independent UK

USA knocked out of World Cup by Sweden after dramatic penalty shoot-out

USA were knocked out by the barest of margins.

The National (Scotland)

Explained in five minutes: VAR, rules of the game & officiating tweaks

The Scottish Premiership returns this weekend for the much-anticipated 2023/24 season.

The National (Scotland)

Neil Lennon backs SFA over VAR decision as he urges ex-players to get involved

Neil Lennon is backing the SFA for creating VAR specialists ahead of the new season but he’d love to see ex-players involved and reckons the…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish FA appoint first dedicated VARs ahead of Premiership kick-off

The first top-flight game will take place on Saturday at lunchtime at Celtic Park and the champions host Ross County.

The Independent UK

Lack of live VAR communication to football fans ‘a huge missed opportunity’

The boss of TNT Sports believes fans deserve to have greater insight into the decision-making process.

The Independent UK

Northern Ireland’s Paddy McNair has a positive outlook ahead of Kazakhstan clash

The midfielder acknowledges the Euro 2024 qualifier is a “big game”.

Belfast Live

Northern Ireland left heartbroken after late VAR call denies them in Denmark

Callum Marshall's late equaliser chalked off after lengthy review

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