Newcastle boss Eddie Howe praises VAR and Alexander Isak’s ‘ruthless mentality’ The Magpies had two penalty awards overturned before a third was converted by prolific striker Isak. The Independent UK · May 4, 2025
Dundee 1 Motherwell 2: Maswanhise header secures top-flight survival Tawanda Maswanhise headed a stoppage-time winner as 10-man Motherwell secured William Hill Premiership safety with a 2-1 victory at Dundee. The National (Scotland) · May 3, 2025
Arsenal beaten by Paris St Germain to dent Champions League final hopes Ousmane Dembele’s early goal separates the sides after the first leg, with Arsenal’s Mikel Merino denied an equaliser by VAR. The Independent UK · Apr 29, 2025
Dembele strike stuns Emirates as PSG take first-leg lead over Arsenal Ousmane Dembele's early goal hands PSG a narrow first-leg win over Arsenal, who had a goal disallowed by VAR at the Emirates. The National (Scotland) · Apr 29, 2025
Collum delivers verdict on Rangers' controversial disallowed goal vs Aberdeen The SFA's Head of Refereeing, Willie Collum, has praised his VAR officials for how they handled Rangers' eventual disallowed goal against Aberdeen… The National (Scotland) · Apr 26, 2025
Willie Collum delivers verdict on Celtic's denied penalty vs St Johnstone Willie Collum says VAR was right to intervene and overturn Celtic's penalty against St Johnstone last weekend. The National (Scotland) · Apr 26, 2025
Sports quiz of the week: Jamie Vardy, Faith Kipyegon and Ben Youngs Have you been following the big stories in football, cricket, snooker, athletics, rugby, boxing and tennis? The Guardian - UK · Apr 25, 2025
KMI panel deliver verdict on two key St Johnstone vs Celtic VAR calls KMI panel deliver verdict on two key St Johnstone vs Celtic VAR calls The National (Scotland) · Apr 24, 2025
Solanke keeps cool from spot to send Spurs through to Europa League semi-finals The striker’s 43rd-minute penalty was enough to give Tottenham a 1-0 win at Eintracht Frankfurt and a 2-1 victory on aggregate The Guardian - UK · Apr 17, 2025
What Is Semi-Automated Offside Technology: How Does it Work? Semi-automated offside technology is coming to the Premier League to enhance the speed and efficiency of offside decisions. Sports Illustrated · Apr 11, 2025
Motherwell should now push for a vote on getting rid of VAR in Scottish football First of all, for any Kilmarnock fans peeking in, let me make clear here that the following is not a case of sour grapes on the back of… The National (Scotland) · Apr 11, 2025
Motherwell submit SFA appeal after Kofi Balmer red card decision 'killed game' Motherwell have confirmed that they have submitted an appeal against the red card shown to Kofi Balmer. The National (Scotland) · Apr 7, 2025
Ex-Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou's comical unseen reaction to Spurs VAR call Ex-Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou's comical unseen reaction to Spurs VAR call The National (Scotland) · Apr 7, 2025
Rangers 0 Hibs 2: In form visitors condemn Ibrox side to fifth straight home loss Rangers’ defensive frailties were laid bare again in the 2-0 defeat against a Hibernian side who extended their unbeaten run in the William Hill… The National (Scotland) · Apr 5, 2025
AAP · Apr 4, 2025 Postecoglou: 'I'm falling out of love with football' Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou has launched a long lament about his detestation of VAR as he admitted he's falling out of love with football.
The Independent UK · Apr 4, 2025 Ange Postecoglou claims he is ‘the lone voice’ against VAR and laments goal celebration The Australian had heavily criticised VAR and its application after his side’s 1-0 loss to Chelsea
The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2025 Ange Postecoglou says his reaction to booing Tottenham fans was misinterpreted Postecoglou cupped his ear in celebration to the Spurs supporters after Pape Sarr’s 69th-minute strike, which was subsequently ruled out.
Evening Standard · Apr 3, 2025 Chelsea 1-0 Tottenham: Blues edge London derby to boost Champions League qualification hopes Blues continue their dominance over Tottenham in this fixture
Evening Standard · Apr 2, 2025 Liverpool: Arne Slot delivers verdict on 'shocking' James Tarkowski decision after Everton defender avoids red Jamie Carragher hit out at VAR’s failure to upgrade the on-field decision to a red card
The Guardian - US · Mar 21, 2025 Raúl Jiménez puts Mexico into Nations League final, and Canada into US clash The Fulham striker struck twice as Mexico moved on to face Panama in the final, while Canada will play the USA for third
FourFourTwo · Mar 14, 2025 'It is absolutely false that Mbappe told me anything': Champions League referee rebuffs surprising Real Madrid claim Controversial Julian Alvarez penalty sparked debate but the referee shrugs off Kylian Mbappe claim
Evening Standard · Mar 13, 2025 Why was Julian Alvarez's penalty not retaken after double touch drama? Atletico Madrid shootout spot-kick was ruled out by VAR on night of huge controversy against Real Madrid in the Champions League
The Independent UK · Mar 12, 2025 Why was Julian Alvarez’s penalty disallowed by VAR? Atletico-Real Madrid controversy explained The Atletico Madrid striker was ruled to have ‘doubled touched’ the ball during the penalty shoot-out defeat to rivals Real Madrid
Sports Illustrated · Mar 12, 2025 Why Julian Alvarez's Penalty Didn't Count Against Real Madrid in the Champions League Julian Alvarez had his penalty kick overturned in the Champions League round of 16 shootout between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 8, 2025 Salah seals comeback win for Liverpool against Southampton to stretch lead Mohamed Salah scored two penalties as Liverpool recovered from 1-0 down to defeat Southampton 3-1 to move 16 points clear at the top of the Premier League