The Latest Breaking News from VAR

Four Key Takeaways From Inter Miami’s Heated Duel With Philadelphia Union

Lionel Messi scored his 13th goal of the season, but it wasn’t enough for Inter Miami to claim all three points.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 20

VAR, set pieces and substitutions: Every new Premier League rule for 2026-27 season

VAR is getting a revamp, while set pieces have gone under the microscope

Evening Standard · Aug 17

Premier League To Air Player-Referee Conversations on TV While Live VAR Audio Remains off Limits

Sky Sports and TNT Sports can use limited RefCam audio in near-live Premier League replays this season, with VAR-referred incidents excluded.

International Business Times UK · Aug 17

VAR ‘fixes’, AI slop and perpetual outrage: the World Cup in the age of conspiracy

With cries of malfeasance and injustice over refereeing decisions, Fifa actions and even Argentina’s run, the tournament is a mirror of a theory-pilled society

The Guardian - US · Jul 17

World Cup VAR controversies show why human referees should decide where potential fouls begin

Two contested decisions at the 2026 World Cup have reignited debate over how video assistant referee (VAR) reviews should work, and how far back a referee should look when deciding what counts as part of the same passage of play.

The Conversation · Jul 16

Motherwell to 'liaise' with legal team after SFA hand out VAR punishment

Motherwell have been fined £5,000 by the SFA for criticising a VAR decision, with the club not yet ruling out taking legal action.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 16

Watt ban sets ominous precedent with McInnes and Old Firm cup game next in dock

The inside story as Motherwell's Elliot Watt is handed hefty ban for criticising decision, what it means for Derek McInnes and the imminent…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 16

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,…

The Economic Times · Jul 10

The 11 Most Controversial Refereeing Decisions at the 2026 World Cup—Ranked

VAR and refereeing inconsistency have taken center stage this summer.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 8

Refereeing at this World Cup has been fine, we don’t need input of Tuchel and Trump

Give or take the odd error, officials have got it right on most occasions, while VAR has helped them when they haven’t

The Guardian - UK · Jul 8