Willie Collum ‘100 conclusive evidence’ comments resurface amid Celtic VAR update Willie Collum ‘100 conclusive evidence’ comments resurface amid Celtic VAR update The National (Scotland) · May 29
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. Sports Illustrated · May 29
Full VAR audio and Willie Collum's take on Celtic star escaping red vs Rangers Full VAR audio and Willie Collum's take on Celtic star escaping red vs Rangers The National (Scotland) · May 29
SFA chief Ian Maxwell in strong defence of VAR as technology here to stay SFA chief Ian Maxwell in strong defence of VAR as technology here to stay The National (Scotland) · May 28
Ian Maxwell on refereeing safety and makes VAR claim amid criticism Ian Maxwell on refereeing safety and makes VAR claim amid criticism The National (Scotland) · May 28
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 The Independent UK · May 20
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 Evening Standard · May 17
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 The Independent UK · May 16
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 FourFourTwo · May 16
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. Sports Illustrated · May 15
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 Guardian - UK · May 14
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. The Independent UK · May 14
Why are we getting more, not less, VAR? Football will not kill its golden goose In generating a constant stream of outrage, debate and engagement, the much-reviled tech has become its own spectacle The Guardian - UK · May 14
Worst VAR decision ever? Celtic penalty branded 'disgusting' as title race takes new twist Celtic’s 99th-minute penalty has caused outrage in Scottish Premiership and beyond Evening Standard · May 14
Sports Illustrated · May 13 Why Benjamin Sesko’s Goal vs. Liverpool Stood Despite ‘Probable Handball’ Liverpool felt aggrieved that Benjamin Šeško’s strike wasn’t ruled out by VAR during the 3–2 defeat to Man Utd.
The Guardian - UK · May 12 Howard Webb praises VAR process in ruling out West Ham equaliser against Arsenal Howard Webb has commended the process that led to West Ham’s equaliser against Arsenal on Sunday being overturned
The Independent UK · May 12 The Mathys Tel moment of madness that could cost Tottenham in Premier League relegation battle Tottenham 1-1 Leeds: Having provided a sublime opener, Tel’s foolish attempt at an overhead kick in his own box cost Spurs two points
The Independent UK · May 11 Tottenham v Leeds LIVE: Why two pivotal moments went against Spurs in relegation battle Tottenham Hotspur 1-1 Leeds: Mathys Tel scored a stunning goal but then conceded a second-half penalty, with James Maddison denied one at the death, to leave Spurs just two points above the relegation zone after a dramatic clash
The Guardian - US · May 11 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 - UK · May 10 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
Sports Illustrated · May 7 ‘Predetermined’—Arsenal, UEFA Face Wild Corruption Claims From Madrid Mayor Atlético Madrid were vexed at the officials after their Champions League exit to Arsenal.
Evening Standard · May 3 Liverpool: Arne Slot responds as VAR allows controversial Benjamin Sesko 'handball' goal to stand in loss Dutchman feels goal ‘should’ have been disallowed
The Independent UK · May 1 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 · Apr 29 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 · Apr 29 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