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The Latest Breaking News from VAR

FIFA World Cup: Line calls that have raised a storm

The FIFA has introduced new technology in the ongoing World Cup to lessen the margin of errors. The idea is to ensure that contentious decisions are dealt with on the basis of facts and not perception.

The Times of India

World Cup 2022 briefing: what history tells us about Argentina v Mexico

Old results shouldn’t influence the present, not logically, but they invariably do

The Guardian - UK

Mike Dean slams VAR over "indefensible" decision as World Cup officials under scrutiny

The referees at the Qatar World Cup have been on the receiving end of criticism throughout the tournament with former Premier League official Mike Dean among the latest to have taken aim

Daily Mirror

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FA asks Fifa for clarity over World Cup penalty inconsistencies

England were denied what looked like a clear spot-kick against Iran.

The Independent UK

Former Premier League referee speaks out on VAR controversies in Qatar World Cup

The 2022 World Cup has been plagued by controversies involving VAR, with England, Argentina and Ecuador all left feeling aggrieved after interventions during the tournament

Daily Mirror

Argentina left furious as theory emerges over FIFA and VAR mistake at World Cup

Saudi Arabia rocked world football with a historic 2-1 win against Argentina, but Lionel Messi and Co have been left fuming after a mistake from VAR emerged following their disastrous World Cup opener

Daily Mirror

Denmark’s Hjulmand shows strain after lively Tunisia claim draw

Denmark and Tunisia played out a noisy, entertaining 0-0 draw in their World Cup Group D match in Doha

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'Farcical' - VAR slammed after Argentina given penalty vs Saudi Arabia amid Harry Maguire error

World Cup 2022 latest: England supporters have slammed VAR's inconsistency after Argentina were awarded a soft penalty against Saudi Arabia

Football London

Harry Maguire 'rugby tackle' penalty verdict as England supporters question VAR denial

The England centre-back was seemingly manhandled in the box which should've been a 'stonewall' penalty...

Leeds Live

England supporters give Harry Maguire 'rugby tackle' penalty verdict after VAR denial

The England centre-back was seemingly manhandled in the box which should've been a 'stonewall' penalty...

Chronicle Live

‘Absurd’ - Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer agree with ‘sad’ VAR call in World Cup opener

The former Premier League striker had a goal disallowed in controversial fashion in the World Cup opener

Football London

VAR wipes off Ecuador goal in the World Cup opener on the closest offside call

It legitimately does not get any closer than this.

USA Today Sports Media Group

World Cup 2022: Why was Ecuador goal vs Qatar ruled out for offside?

The World Cup in Qatar got off to a controversial start just three minutes into the opening game with a contentious VAR call.

Evening Standard

'QaVAR, rigged' - Fans question confusing VAR decision for Qatar vs Ecuador in World Cup opener

World Cup news: Initial VAR views confused fans within minutes of the tournament opener between Qatar and Ecuador.

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The Guardian - UK

SAOT ain’t slow: how does the World Cup’s AI-assisted offside system work?

Technology to assist VAR is designed to ensure offside calls in Qatar are quicker and more accurate – but it is not without flaws

The Conversation

VAR and peace? Why tech-assisted refereeing won't do away with disputed decisions at the World Cup

The football teams of 32 nations are gathered in Qatar for the quadrennial FIFA World Cup. Some 5 billion people around the world are expected to tune in to watch matches over the course of the month-long tournament.

Evening Standard

Women’s World Cup 2023: How does semi-automated offside tech work and what is it?

Adidas’s Oceaunz match ball will be used for games in the 2023 tournament in Australia and New Zealand

Daily Record

Tom Boyd can't resist Celtic VAR pot shot after Sydney penalty snub as he asks 'are you trying to wind me up?'

The commentator has been left unhappy by the early calls made by video assistant referees during the technologies Scottish Premiership introduction.

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Motorsport

Correa makes F2 return in Abu Dhabi with Van Amersfoort

Juan Manuel Correa will make his long-awaited Formula 2 comeback in the 2022 finale at Abu Dhabi, replacing David Beckmann at Van Amersfoort Racing.

Daily Record

Tam Cowan: Armageddon before the World Cup is taking it too VAR

This week, our columnist is thankful the world hasn't ended ahead of the tournament...

Leeds Live

Ex-Premier League ref says Spurs 'very lucky' that Harry Kane goal stood against Leeds United

Leeds United goalkeeper Illan Meslier was seemingly fouled in the warm-up but VAR did not overturn the decision

Daily Record

Matt O'Riley Celtic penalty call earns ref watch sympathy but Dermot Gallagher warns against VAR 'utopia'

The former Premier League whistler also analysed penalties given to Rangers and Kilmarnock over the weekend.

Daily Record

Kris Commons calls for handball common sense as he urges football to follow Formula 1's lead

The former Celtic star reckons the application of the law is the real issue rather than VAR being used to check every handball.

Nottingham Post

Steve Cooper may have found Nottingham Forest 'formula' amid VAR 'helping hand'

Nottingham Forest have found form just before the Premier League pauses for the World Cup and will now be hopeful of carrying that momentum over into the new year

Leeds Live

Rodrigo highlights problem Leeds United must rectify as he delivers verdict on VAR decision

Rodrigo was speaking after Leeds' 4-3 defeat at Spurs

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