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Mata and brilliant Brazilian steer Victory past Sydney

Juan Mata recorded three assists while Brazilian winger Santos scored twice as Melbourne Victory thumped Sydney FC 4-0 at AAMI Park.

AAP · Jan 26

The dangerous precedent set by Senegal’s ‘shameful’ Afcon final walk-off protest

Comment: Senegal’s circus in the Afcon final will require an emphatic response from football’s leaders to prevent the game from falling into a state of lawlessness

The Independent UK · Jan 19

Why was Jake O’Brien’s goal against Aston Villa ruled out? Everton mixed up in more VAR controversy

O’Brien thought he had broken the deadlock at Villa Park, only to see the linesman’s flag raised for offside

The Independent UK · Jan 18

Guardiola raises VAR concerns following Newcastle semi-final victory

Antoine Semenyo scored again as City beat Newcastle 2-0 but he was denied a second after Erling Haaland was controversially ruled offside

The Independent UK · Jan 14

'Ridiculous': Man City fume over VAR controversy in Newcastle win as Antoine Semenyo goal ruled out

Carabao Cup semi-final lead could have been more emphatic, but for tight offside call that came after review lasting for more than five minutes

Evening Standard · Jan 13

‘I think it was a great decision’: Dan Burn jokes about controversial VAR incident in Newcastle cup tie

Man City boss Pep Guardiola also challenged the decision makers after the game

The Independent UK · Jan 13

Why was Antoine Semenyo’s second goal ruled out in Carabao Cup clash with Newcastle?

The Man City winger scored from a corner only for the goal to be ruled out through a controversial VAR intervention

The Independent UK · Jan 13

Chelsea are big winners from VAR errors as new data shows Arsenal mistakes

Stats show VAR errors have risen in the first half of the Premier League season

Evening Standard · Jan 13

Nuno Espirito Santo angered by VAR calls as West Ham suffer crucial loss

The Hammers had a goal disallowed before Nottingham Forest scored a late winner from a disputed penalty.

The Independent UK · Jan 6

2025–26 Premier League Table Without VAR on Christmas Day

One club would theoretically jump eight places in a world where VAR did not have a say.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 25, 2025