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West Ham’s goal against Arsenal was correctly disallowed. The rest is just noise

The Gunners’ title charge was strengthened by a goal called back, in a perfect encapsulation of what modern soccer has become

The Guardian - US

West Ham United 0-1 Arsenal: Premier League – as it happened

Leandro Trossard’s late goal – and an even later VAR intervention at the other end – moved Arsenal to the brink of glory

The Guardian - UK

‘Predetermined’—Arsenal, UEFA Face Wild Corruption Claims From Madrid Mayor

Atlético Madrid were vexed at the officials after their Champions League exit to Arsenal.

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Liverpool: Arne Slot responds as VAR allows controversial Benjamin Sesko 'handball' goal to stand in loss

Dutchman feels goal ‘should’ have been disallowed

Evening Standard

Unai Emery fumes over ‘crazy’ decision as Elliot Anderson escapes red card: ‘Where is VAR?’

Unai Emery was furious that Elliot Anderson escaped a red card for his challenge on Ollie Watkins

The Independent UK

Mikel Arteta ‘incredibly fuming’ at overturned penalty decision in Arsenal draw

A spot-kick was awarded when Eberechi Eze was sent tumbling by David Hancko’s outstretched right leg but VAR intervened.

The Independent UK

The decisions, penalties and controversies that defined Arsenal’s draw with Atletico

Three huge penalty decisions affected the Champions League semi-final clash with VAR the biggest talking point of the post-match reaction

The Independent UK

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PSG edge breathless 5-4 classic as Bayern Munich rally after Dembélé’s double

Ousmane Dembélé and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia both scored twice for PSG before Bayern Munich hit back to reduce the deficit to 5-4 in a magnificent semi-final first leg

The Guardian - UK

Refereeing scandal brings back unhappy memories of Calciopoli to Italian football

Allegations of ‘sporting fraud’ against Gianluca Rocchi arrive at an especially messy moment for Italian football

The Guardian - UK

Dominic Calvert-Lewin avoids red card against Chelsea after VAR check for apparent Marc Cucurella hair pull

Lisandro Martinez was sent-off for a similar incident involving the Leeds striker

Evening Standard

Michael Carrick fumes at ‘absolutely shocking’ Lisandro Martinez dismissal

The defender was sent off 11 minutes into the second period after a VAR intervention for tugging on Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s hair.

The Independent UK

Tony Popovic's son the hero as Glory upset Macarthur

Macarthur's finals hopes are hanging by a thread after their 3-1 loss to Perth Glory left them four points adrift of sixth spot with only two rounds remaining.

AAP

Julián Alvarez is proving that he’s more than second fiddle

The Atlético Madrid and Argentina striker’s sensational freekick against Barcelona showed that the consummate team player is capable of more

The Guardian - US

Atletico Madrid Chief Fumes Over Barcelona, Real Madrid Referee Bias

Refereeing in Spain’s La Liga is under constant scrutiny.

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France's Ligue 1 trials live broadcast of ref exchanges in PSG-Toulouse clash

In a first for French football, fans watching Paris Saint-Germain's Ligue 1 clash with Toulouse at the Parc des Princes on Friday night will be able to hear exchanges between match officials over video assistant refereeing (VAR) decisions in real time, as part of an experiment to help make calls…

The Independent UK

‘What is the point of VAR?’: Emma Hayes and Ian Wright lambast controversial decisions in England-Uruguay draw

Uruguay were awarded a late penalty after a VAR check while Ronald Araujo escaped a red card for a tackle on Phil Foden

FourFourTwo

VAR is getting worse: Leeds United and Newcastle decisions given incorrectly says Premier League panel

Leeds United should have been awarded a penalty in their 1-0 defeat against Sunderland, according to the Key Match Incidents (KMI) panel

AAP

North Korea promise no more Asian Cup protests

The spotlight will be on how North Korea's players react if a VAR decision goes against them in their quarter-final against Australia in Perth.

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Balaclava-wearing fan unplugs VAR monitor during German second division clash

Bizarre scenes followed as one Munster fan took action amid growing anger over the use of VAR

Evening Standard

Match in Germany disrupted as fan unplugs VAR monitor in bizarre scenes

Supporter concealed their identity as they disconnected the screen

The Independent UK

Masked fan stages VAR protest by unplugging referee monitor during German match

A masked fan unplugged the VAR monitor by the side of the pitch when the referee went to check on a penalty decision

Sports Illustrated

Wrexham vs. Chelsea Player Ratings: Blues Pushed Hard in Thrilling FA Cup Clash

Six goals were shared between Wrexham and Chelsea at the STōK Cae Ras.

The Independent UK

Andoni Iraola questions VAR decision to not give ‘clear’ Bournemouth penalty

Iraola felt Marcus Tavernier was impeded by Bees defender Michael Kayode before he hit the post early in the second half.

Evening Standard

Tottenham contact PGMOL over refereeing concerns after Fulham defeat

Spurs frustrated by perceived inconsistencies in decisions in recent matches

Evening Standard

Burnley 3-4 Brentford: Mikkel Damsgaard on target in stoppage time as Bees edge dramatic seven-goal thriller

VAR disallows stoppage time equaliser for Ashley Barnes

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