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Exclusive: ‘The emotion is doubled, it's not reduced’ — the world's most famous referee insists VAR hasn't killed the joy of World Cup goal celebrations

The World Cup is drawing to close with today's final — FIFA's referee chief tells us why VAR, automated offsides and 'Robocop' referees have been key players in the tournament.

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Lionel Messi's Heated Exchange With the World Cup Referee Caught on Camera: Here's What He Really Said

Lionel Messi's confrontation with referee Joao Pinheiro during Argentina's World Cup win over Switzerland sparked controversy.

International Business Times UK

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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The politics behind World Cup referee appointments

Referees, their decisions and their appointments have been a hot topic of conversation this week at the World Cup

The Independent UK

FIFA referees chief Collina rejects 'unfounded allegations' over Argentina-Egypt World Cup clash

FIFA referees chief Pierluigi Collina has defended World Cup match officials. He rejected unfounded allegations of malpractice after Argentina's controversial victory over Egypt. Collina stated that no one can question the integrity of FIFA World Cup match officials. He emphasized that match officials make honest decisions and always try their…

The Economic Times

Zohran Mamdani claims 'Egypt were robbed' in Argentina World Cup defeat

The mayor of New York didn't hold back in his assessment of the match between Egypt and Argentina

FourFourTwo

FIFA Referee Chief Issues Strong Response to Accusations of Bias Towards Lionel Messi’s Argentina

Argentina benefited from some significant refereeing decisions during its round-of-16 victory over Egypt.

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Fifa responds to claims that Argentina’s win over Egypt was ‘fixed’

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The Independent UK

Fifa hit back after Egypt’s ‘fix’ claim over controversial Argentina decisions

Football’s governing body has come under fire by the Egyptian FA over the decisions made by match officials during the World Cup last-16 encounter with Argentina

The Independent UK

World Cup 2026: France v Morocco quarter-final buildup, Collina defends refereeing – live

Join our writers for the latest from the tournament as we begin the countdown towards the first of the quarter-finals

The Guardian - UK

Fifa backs referee called ‘suspect’ by Trump after Folarin Balogun ban wiped

Balogun’s red card against Bosnia and Herzegovina was suspended by Fifa after Trump contacted Gianni Infantino to call for a review

The Independent UK

Why Jude Bellingham was not sent off for covering his mouth during England vs Ghana clash

Real Madrid star avoided World Cup red card because of key difference to incident involving Paraguay’s Miguel Almiron

Evening Standard

Six major rule changes that will define World Cup 2026

Goalkeepers going down ‘injured’, allowing their team-mates to rush to the touchline to receive tactical advice from coaches, will be prohibited along with a raft of other measures to prevent time-wasting

The Independent UK

The VAR rule change set to rule out more goals at the World Cup

Fouls committed immediately before the ball is in play will now come under VAR scrutiny

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Sports Illustrated

2026 World Cup to Introduce Drastic Rule Changes

FIFA’s refereeing chief cited England as an example of now-forbidden conduct.

Evening Standard

FIFA unveil radical new World Cup laws inspired by Thomas Tuchel's England as VAR gets new powers

Set-piece laws updated for summer showpiece

The National (Scotland)

A Scottish referees' strike can be averted - but foreign officials aren't the answer

Another Scottish referees' strike can be averted - but bringing in foreign officials is not the answer.

FourFourTwo

‘I showed Michael Owen a photo that proved I never fouled him at the 2002 World Cup. He signed it and wrote, ‘You definitely touched me’ along with a smiley face’ Mauricio Pochettino relitigates fiery England vs Argentina clash

The Three Lions claimed a narrow win over Argentina in Japan 24 years ago

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The Independent UK

Two Premier League referees selected for 2026 Fifa World Cup

The record-high 48-team, 104-game tournament will see 52 referees and 30 video assistant referees used

The Independent UK

Friday’s briefing: Man Utd slip up to West Ham and Collina wants VAR on corners

Referees’ chief Pierluigi Collina called for VAR to rule on corner kicks at next year’s World Cup.

The Guardian - UK

Collina in favour of VAR rulings on corners at World Cup as long as there is ‘no delay’

Pierluigi Collina has said he would be in favour of the use of VAR to determine whether corners have been correctly awarded at the World Cup next summer

The Guardian - UK

Kevin Keegan, a Wembley toilet and why England fans should cherish this era

In today’s Football Daily: Twenty-five years to the day that England’s manager resigned in a toilet cubicle

The Independent UK

Premier League referees could wear body cameras this season after Ifab approval

The cameras were trialled at the Club World Cup in the United States

The Guardian - UK

Premier League holds talks with Ifab over plans to introduce Ref Cams next season

Footage has been used at the Club World Cup for instant replays and could be trialled during pre-season pending approval

The Independent UK

Pep Guardiola hits out at Pierluigi Collina over Rico Lewis suspension

The defender was shown a straight red card against Wydad Casablanca.

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