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The Latest Breaking News from VAR

Why Harry Kane’s missed penalty was overturned by VAR in England v Croatia

England were awarded a penalty after Luka Modric brought down Noni Madueke in the penalty area

The Independent UK

Why did Harry Kane retake his penalty in England vs Croatia?

Three Lions caught up in VAR drama minutes into World Cup campaign

Evening Standard

Why were France not awarded a penalty for Kylian Mbappe incident against Senegal?

VAR controversy has reached the global stage

Evening Standard

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FIFA statement confirms cause of 'distrustful' VAR error in Switzerland vs Qatar

VAR error led to controversy during the World Cup 2026 draw between Switzerland and Qatar

FourFourTwo

World Cup official cleared by Fifa and says gesture was ‘subconscious twitch’

Fifa found no evidence Shaun Evans had breached Fifa’s ethics code and he clarified: ‘The movement was an involuntary, subconscious twitch’

The Guardian - UK

VAR will punish more divers at the World Cup – but only in one scenario

Miguel Almiron was retrospectively punished by VAR for diving after USA defender Tim Ream was incorrectly booked in the incident

The Independent UK

Gary Neville slams 'distrustful' VAR call in Switzerland vs Qatar

Gary Neville was not happy with the referee and VAR after Switzerland were awarded a penalty despite what appeared to be an offside in the build-up

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Is there VAR in the World Cup?

Video Assistant Referee technology is in play for a third World Cup

FourFourTwo

Meet the philosopher-in-training who will be at the VAR monitor this World Cup

Joe Dickerson is one of North America’s best referees, but he’ll be off the field in a high-pressure position when the World Cup begins

The Guardian - US

From VAR changes to covering mouths: Every new rule at World Cup 2026

FIFA have confirmed new regulations ahead of this summer’s tournament

Evening Standard

Every new FIFA rule at the 2026 World Cup: Goalkeeper timeout ban, five-second countdowns and VAR offsides – what's changed

World Cup 2026 will see the first competitive applications of some new rules targeting time-wasting and expanding the role of VAR

FourFourTwo

What are the VAR rules at the World Cup 2026?

The upcoming World Cup 2026 will debut five major law changes

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Arsenal fans are saying the same thing after agonising Champions League final loss

Sir Keir Starmer and Piers Morgan among Gunners supporters to react after dramatic penalty shootout defeat by PSG

Evening Standard

Willie Collum ‘100 conclusive evidence’ comments resurface amid Celtic VAR update

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2025–26 Premier League Table Without Every Official VAR Error: Arsenal Biggest Losers

The title race would have played out very differently had every VAR error been corrected in real time.

The National (Scotland)

Full VAR audio and Willie Collum's take on Celtic star escaping red vs Rangers

The National (Scotland)

SFA chief Ian Maxwell in strong defence of VAR as technology here to stay

The National (Scotland)

Ian Maxwell on refereeing safety and makes VAR claim amid criticism

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The Independent UK

Referee who allowed controversial Man United goal to stand not selected for final round of Premier League games

Michael Salisbury stuck with his original decision despite being advised by VAR to review a potential handball in the build-up to Manchester United’s second goal

Evening Standard

Gary Neville rages at 'absolute shocker' Bryan Mbeumo 'handball' as Premier League issue statement

Man Utd forward was not punished for appearing to control the ball with his arm

The Independent UK

Why were Chelsea denied a penalty after Joao Pedro appeal in FA Cup final against Man City?

The Brazilian felt the contact from the Uzbekistan international was enough to warrant a spot kick, but VAR disagreed in a goalless first half at Wembley Stadium

FourFourTwo

The FA Cup wasted a chance to be a sanctuary from VAR – maybe it still could

VAR will be in operation at Wembley in Saturday's final but it should never have been used in the FA Cup

Sports Illustrated

Arsenal Dealt Gut Punch by Confirmed ‘VAR Error’ Keeping Title Race Alive

Manchester City benefitted from a refereeing oversight which was unanimously condemned by the Premier League’s independent review team.

The Guardian - UK

Celtic penalty debacle shows why Scottish football must get rid of video assistant referees

Gary Lineker called it possibly the worst VAR decision he has seen. Celtic’s win against Motherwell is another reason to ditch the system

The Independent UK

We have had everything thrown against us, say Hearts fans amid penalty row

Celtic’s last-gasp victory over Motherwell means Hearts will be crowned Scottish champions only if they avoid defeat at Celtic Park on Saturday.

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