The Latest Breaking News from VAR

Lee Dixon and Peter Walton disagree over controversial France goal vs England

France took the lead against England through Aurelien Tchouameni in controversial circumstances, as VAR appeared to deem that Bukayo Saka hadn't been fouled in the build-up

Daily Mirror · Dec 10, 2022

Why VAR did not rule out Aurelien Tchouameni goal for France vs England amid Bukayo Saka foul

England went 1-0 down to reigning world champions France after Aurelien Tchouameni's opener, but it was a controversial one after Bukayo Saka appeared to be fouled in the build up

Football London · Dec 10, 2022

England v Senegal referee Ivan Barton is a chemistry professor who is younger than some of the players

England are bidding to progress to the World Cup quarter-finals: Ivan Barton is the man in the middle for the last-16 clash with Senegal, with Kathryn Nesbitt and David Moran his assistants

Wales Online · Dec 4, 2022

Why Japan’s second goal against Spain was allowed to stand

The whole of the ball must cross the line for it to be out of play and VAR decided that at least some of it was still overhanging

The Guardian - UK · Dec 2, 2022

George Hamilton blasts World Cup VAR implementation and says ball was out of play for Japan goal

Ao Tanaka netted what proved to be the winner for Japan as they came from behind to beat Spain 2-1 at the Khalifa International Stadium in Qatar

Irish Mirror · Dec 2, 2022

Why controversial Japan goal stood despite no part of the ball touching line vs Spain

Japan secured themselves a place in the World Cup knockout stages after a historic and controversial win over Spain that owed to a questionable goal that was given by VAR

Daily Mirror · Dec 2, 2022

Graeme Souness Japan World Cup goal blast takes fresh twist as Rangers hero gets his wish from FIFA

The pundit was furious with FIFA for not providing evidence that the ball was still in play when Kaoru Mitoma crossed for Ao Tanaka to score the winner.

Daily Record · Dec 2, 2022

Graeme Souness suggests ‘something untoward going on’ after VAR allows Japan goal to stand

Graeme Souness has suggested "there's something untoward going on" after Japan's controversial winner against Spain saw Germany crash out of the World Cup.

Evening Standard · Dec 2, 2022

New Japan goal camera angle finally shows ball didn't cross line as optical illusion explained

Japan's winning goal against Spain has sparked much debate and huge controversy

Wales Online · Dec 2, 2022

Graeme Souness raises World Cup conspiracy theory after "peculiar" FIFA response

Peter Walton admitted it was "very peculiar" that FIFA did not show VAR footage of Japan's goal being overturned with Graeme Souness claiming it offered fuel to believe there was "something untoward"

Daily Mirror · Dec 1, 2022