Spain referees ask for help after VAR mistake in league game
2 years, 2 months ago

Spain referees ask for help after VAR mistake in league game

Associated Press  

MADRID — Spanish referees are calling for VAR to be boosted by semi-automated offside technology after a video-review mistake in a league match between Cádiz and Elche. The league said the referees and the federation, “instead of assuming responsibility or apologizing, are trying to transfer the blame to an organization that is not responsible for making refereeing decisions.” Cádiz officially challenged the result of the game and said it wants it to be replayed from the 81st minute, before Elche scored. Cádiz coach Sergio González said referee Carlos del Cerro Grande talked to him after the game and apologized for the mistake. “There is nothing that can be done for my club now, I just hope it doesn’t happen to someone else.” Cádiz sits in 18th place, one point from safety after 17 league rounds.

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UEFA to discuss rule that caused Julian Alvarez’s penalty to be disallowed against Real Madrid with FIFA, IFAB
1 week, 1 day ago

UEFA to discuss rule that caused Julian Alvarez’s penalty to be disallowed against Real Madrid with FIFA, IFAB

The Hindu  

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Champions League: UEFA to discuss penalty rules after Alvarez VAR controversy
1 week, 2 days ago

Champions League: UEFA to discuss penalty rules after Alvarez VAR controversy

India Today  

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La Liga 2024-25: Barca coach Flick backs VAR use in controversial win over Rayo Vallecano
1 month ago

La Liga 2024-25: Barca coach Flick backs VAR use in controversial win over Rayo Vallecano

The Hindu  

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Real Madrid complain to Spanish Football Federation over Espanyol decisions
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Real Madrid complain to Spanish Football Federation over Espanyol decisions

The Independent  

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La Liga 2024-25: Real Madrid files official complaint to RFEF over controversial VAR calls in Espanyol loss
1 month, 2 weeks ago

La Liga 2024-25: Real Madrid files official complaint to RFEF over controversial VAR calls in Espanyol loss

The Hindu  

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Premier League clubs vote in favour of continuing VAR, agree that improvements should be made
9 months, 2 weeks ago

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The Hindu  

Premier League clubs have voted in favour of continuing the usage of the Video Assistant Referee, the league confirmed on Thursday. “As part of thorough discussions at the Annual General Meeting, it was agreed that PGMOL, the Premier League and clubs all have important roles to play in improving the system and its reputation,” officials said in a statement. Increasing …

Spanish judge cites gross errors by VAR in La Liga 2022-23 season
1 year, 3 months ago

Spanish judge cites gross errors by VAR in La Liga 2022-23 season

The Hindu  

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Referees governing body announces changes to VAR protocols after fallout from Diaz’s disallowed goal
1 year, 5 months ago

Referees governing body announces changes to VAR protocols after fallout from Diaz’s disallowed goal

The Hindu  

The governing body for England’s referees will introduce changes to VAR following the errors that led to Luis Diaz’s disallowed goal for Liverpool against Tottenham last weekend. RELATED | Manchester United risks early Champions League exit after Galatasaray defeat “We recognize standards fell short of expectations and acknowledged the error to Liverpool immediately after the conclusion of the fixture,” the …

Explained: The Luis Diaz VAR error in Tottenham v Liverpool
1 year, 5 months ago

Explained: The Luis Diaz VAR error in Tottenham v Liverpool

New York Times  

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Spain referees ask for semi-automated offside technology after VAR mistake in La Liga
2 years, 2 months ago

Spain referees ask for semi-automated offside technology after VAR mistake in La Liga

The Hindu  

Spanish referees are calling for VAR to be boosted by semi-automated offside technology after a video-review mistake in a league match between Cádiz and Elche. The move came after the Video Assistant Referee failed to spot an Elche player was clearly in an offside position in the buildup to Elche’s 81st-minute equalizer at Cádiz on Monday. Cádiz coach Sergio González …

Semi-automated Offside Technology in Serie A From January
2 years, 3 months ago

Semi-automated Offside Technology in Serie A From January

News 18  

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World Cup fans left baffled by VAR decision
2 years, 4 months ago

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The Independent  

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Plans underway to improve VAR in Premier League
3 years, 11 months ago

Plans underway to improve VAR in Premier League

The Hindu  

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Spain unhappy about lack of VAR in Greece draw
3 years, 11 months ago

Spain unhappy about lack of VAR in Greece draw

The Hindu  

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La Liga: VAR only used against Barca, says coach Koeman  - football news - sportstar
4 years, 4 months ago

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The Hindu  

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Barcelona boss Quique Setien slams LaLiga officials' use of VAR
4 years, 8 months ago

Barcelona boss Quique Setien slams LaLiga officials' use of VAR

Daily Mail  

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VAR not being used correctly, says Barca coach Setien
4 years, 8 months ago

VAR not being used correctly, says Barca coach Setien

The Hindu  

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Football news: VAR's controversial offside system could be scrapped
5 years, 7 months ago

Football news: VAR's controversial offside system could be scrapped

Daily Mail  

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Copa America 2019: Lionel Messi, Sergio Aguero fume over VAR's absence in Argentina's 2-0 semi-final loss to Brazil
5 years, 8 months ago

Copa America 2019: Lionel Messi, Sergio Aguero fume over VAR's absence in Argentina's 2-0 semi-final loss to Brazil

Firstpost  

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Brazil vs Argentina result: Lionel Messi hits out officials after failure to use VAR in Copa America exit
5 years, 8 months ago

Brazil vs Argentina result: Lionel Messi hits out officials after failure to use VAR in Copa America exit

The Independent  

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UEFA confirms Video Assistant Referees will be used at Nations League finals in Portugal
5 years, 9 months ago

UEFA confirms Video Assistant Referees will be used at Nations League finals in Portugal

Firstpost  

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Champions League: UEFA chief refereeing officer Roberto Rosetti pleased with implementation of VAR in last-16 first-leg matches
6 years, 1 month ago

Champions League: UEFA chief refereeing officer Roberto Rosetti pleased with implementation of VAR in last-16 first-leg matches

Firstpost  

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Champions League: Real Madrid ride on late winner from Marco Asensio to beat Ajax as VAR decision clouds first leg
6 years, 1 month ago

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Firstpost  

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Video assistant referee set for Champions League this season
6 years, 3 months ago

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Associated Press  

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UEFA to consider fast-tracking implementation of VAR for Champions League knockout stages, says president Aleksander Ceferin
6 years, 4 months ago

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Firstpost  

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The inside story of how FIFA's controversial VAR system was born
6 years, 8 months ago

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Wired  

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VAR denies Neymar penalty in late drama against Costa Rica – World Cup 2018
6 years, 8 months ago

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The Independent  

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La Liga set to introduce Video Assistant Referees
7 years, 4 months ago

La Liga set to introduce Video Assistant Referees

Daily Mail  

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La Liga: Spanish football federation to introduce Video Assistant Referee technology from 2018-19 season
7 years, 4 months ago

La Liga: Spanish football federation to introduce Video Assistant Referee technology from 2018-19 season

Firstpost  

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7 years, 11 months ago

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The Independent  

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