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THE TRUTH ABOUT: 3 - The Untold Story

Despite being 'frustrated' by VAR's use, this is why I'm not complaining

O'Neill has admitted that VAR's failure to determine an offside decision left him puzzled.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 8

Arsenal: Why Gabriel avoided a red card against Chelsea as Premier League issue statement

Arsenal defender avoided any punishment following his clash with Emi Martinez

Evening Standard · Sep 6

Why was Riccardo Calafiori’s goal disallowed by VAR during Arsenal vs Chelsea?

Calafiori thought he had equalised for the Gunners early in the first half of a thrilling Premier League London derby but VAR intervened to rule out the goal

The Independent UK · Sep 6

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New image of Neco Williams disallowed goal vs Tottenham reveals handball 'truth'

Nottingham Forest denied win over Spurs after controversial VAR decision

Evening Standard · Sep 6

Enzo Le Fee earns redemption as late penalty salvages Sunderland a draw at Brentford

Brentford 1-1 Sunderland: The midfielder righted the wrong of a missed spot-kick in west London at the start of the year

The Independent UK · Sep 5

Ex-Premier League official makes outrageous refereeing claim amid match-fixing accusations

Mike Dean has revealed that he used to 'play games' while refereeing Premier League matches

FourFourTwo · Sep 3

Why Harry Maguire Had to Miss for Man Utd to Score Go-Ahead Goal vs. Ipswich

The Red Devils eventually thrashed the Tractor Boys after trailing during the first half.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 30

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Why Manchester United goal vs Ipswich wasn't ruled out after Harry Maguire handball

Premier League statement reveals VAR conversation as controversial strike stands

Evening Standard · Aug 30

Why was Man Utd’s goal not disallowed after Harry Maguire’s handball before deflected shot?

The Man Utd defender handled the ball in the build-up to Man Utd’s crucial second goal against Ipswich in the Premier League but, after a VAR review, the goal stood

The Independent UK · Aug 30

Chris Sutton left scratching head over Stephen Robinson moans after Rangers loss

Robinson claimed big issues went against his side, Aberdeen, as they lost 1-0 at home to Rangers.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 30

Ex-EPL referee hammers Scottish officials for 'microscopic' match flashpoint

Former Premier League referee Gallagher has criticised VAR for being "too microscopic"

The National (Scotland) · Aug 24

Julian Alvarez booed by Atletico Madrid fans as Simeone's son rescues draw

Atletico Madrid secured a dramatic 2-2 draw against Villarreal after falling behind. Giuliano Simeone scored a late equalizer for his father's team. The match featured two penalties and a red card for Atletico's Robin Le Normand. Julian Alvarez faced boos from Atletico supporters amid transfer speculation. The team showed resilience…

The Economic Times · Aug 23

Ex-Rangers stars apologise for initial reaction to Cammy Devlin red card

The National (Scotland) · Aug 21

Four Key Takeaways From Inter Miami’s Heated Duel With Philadelphia Union

Lionel Messi scored his 13th goal of the season, but it wasn’t enough for Inter Miami to claim all three points.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 20

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Evening Standard · Aug 17

VAR, set pieces and substitutions: Every new Premier League rule for 2026-27 season

VAR is getting a revamp, while set pieces have gone under the microscope

International Business Times UK · Aug 17

Premier League To Air Player-Referee Conversations on TV While Live VAR Audio Remains off Limits

Sky Sports and TNT Sports can use limited RefCam audio in near-live Premier League replays this season, with VAR-referred incidents excluded.

The Guardian - UK · Aug 12

Kvaratskhelia and Madjo show that beautiful game can wash away Infantino’s stain

Uefa showed off some its crown jewels through European champions PSG but the turmoil engulfing Fifa is still the main topic on the menu

The Independent UK · Jul 23

Derek McInnes to begin season with four-game ban for ‘disgusting’ penalty comments

McInnes, who has since joined Rangers, has been banned for his comments on Celtic’s controversial penalty at Motherwell, which proved crucial in the title race

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The National (Scotland) · Jul 22

Rangers manager Derek McInnes addresses Scottish FA four-match ban

Derek McInnes has responded after being issued a four-match ban from the Scottish FA.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 22

Rangers issue strongly-worded statement as club to appeal Derek McInnes ban

Rangers have announced they will appeal the four-match ban issued to manager Derek McInnes by the Scottish FA.

The Guardian - US · Jul 17

VAR ‘fixes’, AI slop and perpetual outrage: the World Cup in the age of conspiracy

With cries of malfeasance and injustice over refereeing decisions, Fifa actions and even Argentina’s run, the tournament is a mirror of a theory-pilled society

The Conversation · Jul 16

World Cup VAR controversies show why human referees should decide where potential fouls begin

Two contested decisions at the 2026 World Cup have reignited debate over how video assistant referee (VAR) reviews should work, and how far back a referee should look when deciding what counts as part of the same passage of play.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 16

Motherwell to 'liaise' with legal team after SFA hand out VAR punishment

Motherwell have been fined £5,000 by the SFA for criticising a VAR decision, with the club not yet ruling out taking legal action.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 16

Watt ban sets ominous precedent with McInnes and Old Firm cup game next in dock

The inside story as Motherwell's Elliot Watt is handed hefty ban for criticising decision, what it means for Derek McInnes and the imminent…

The Economic Times · Jul 10

Mission creep: FIFA's embrace of technology backfires in controversy-riven World Cup

Technology's integration into World Cup refereeing has ignited significant controversy and debate. VAR interventions have led to numerous disputes and accusations of unfairness. Coaches and players express frustration over inconsistent application and perceived over-reach. FIFA officials defend the technology's role in correcting clear errors. Fans voice their displeasure through boos,…

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