Leicester challenge Premier League over VAR process which allowed Jean-Philippe Mateta's opener in draw with Crystal Palace - with Foxes unconvinced that the correct image was used
6 months ago

Leicester challenge Premier League over VAR process which allowed Jean-Philippe Mateta's opener in draw with Crystal Palace - with Foxes unconvinced that the correct image was used

Daily Mail  

Palace star Mateta was initially ruled offside before a VAR check ruled him on Leicester have sought clarification from the Premier League amid their doubts over the VAR process that saw them concede their opening goal in last Saturday's draw with Crystal Palace. On the X account of the Premier League Match Centre, which the governing body is using this season to explain marginal decisions, two images were released. Leicester are seeking clarity from the Premier League over the VAR process used to rule Jean-Philippe Mateta onside for his opening goal at the weekend The Premier League used this angle to help determine whether he was on or offside. Leicester are unconvinced that the ball was released at this moment The Premier League Match Centre also offered this angle for analysis of the incident Steve Cooper was diplomatic when talking after the match about the controversy Following the match, Leicester boss Steve Cooper said: ‘If it is offside, no problem, we'll hold our hands up, but we can't be calling offsides on suggestions, which is only what we've seen at the moment.

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Crystal Palace issue health update on Jean-Philippe Mateta after star had stitches after being rushed to hospital following HORROR challenge from Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Crystal Palace issue health update on Jean-Philippe Mateta after star had stitches after being rushed to hospital following HORROR challenge from Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts

Daily Mail  

Crystal Palace have issued an update on Jean-Philippe Mateta after the striker required stitches to a gash to his ear. Mail Sport understands Millwall head coach Alex Neil and chairman James Berylson checked on Mateta’s condition after the game, while sources have indicated that Roberts has got in touch with the Palace striker. Crystal Palace have issued an update on …

VAR controversially disallows Aston Villa's opener against Bournemouth - as the Premier League claim 'factual evidence' proves the decision was correct
4 months, 3 weeks ago

VAR controversially disallows Aston Villa's opener against Bournemouth - as the Premier League claim 'factual evidence' proves the decision was correct

Daily Mail  

Aston Villa were left outraged by the decision to disallow their goal against Bournemouth after the ball was ruled to have gone out of play in the build up. Former Premier League referee Mike Dean, having initially believed the ball had stayed in play, conceded that it was too close to call. Aston Villa were denied an early lead against …

Jean-Philippe Mateta’s stoppage-time penalty salvages a draw for Crystal Palace and denies Leicester
6 months ago

Jean-Philippe Mateta’s stoppage-time penalty salvages a draw for Crystal Palace and denies Leicester

The Independent  

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Leicester v Tottenham LIVE: Premier League result and reaction after Vardy secures draw as Bentancur injured
7 months ago

Leicester v Tottenham LIVE: Premier League result and reaction after Vardy secures draw as Bentancur injured

The Independent  

Jamie Vardy marked Leicester’s return to the Premier League with a goal as the hosts secured an unlikely point against Tottenham Hotspur. Captain Vardy had not been expected to feature in the opening fixture of his side’s top-flight comeback having missed most of the preseason due to injury, but was deemed fit enough to start with Steve Cooper lacking in …

Leicester 3-0 Birmingham: Jamie Vardy on target as Foxes cruise past Midlands rivals to send Enzo Maresca's high-flying side into FA Cup fifth round
1 year, 1 month ago

Leicester 3-0 Birmingham: Jamie Vardy on target as Foxes cruise past Midlands rivals to send Enzo Maresca's high-flying side into FA Cup fifth round

Daily Mail  

Enzo Maresca admitted Leicester's opening goal against Birmingham reminded him of the Foxes famous Premier League title win as the Championship leaders booked their place in the fifth round of the FA Cup. Jamie Vardy nodded in the first goal of the match to open the scoring for the Foxes Jamie Vardy celebrates with Marc Albrighton after scoring to make …

Referees chief Howard Webb stands by VAR decision on controversial Newcastle goal against Arsenal
1 year, 4 months ago

Referees chief Howard Webb stands by VAR decision on controversial Newcastle goal against Arsenal

The Independent  

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Premier League’s slow slide into video review chaos is far removed from FIFA vision for VAR in 2016
1 year, 4 months ago

Premier League’s slow slide into video review chaos is far removed from FIFA vision for VAR in 2016

Associated Press  

Video reviews in soccer were meant to take no more than six seconds. It is likely true Premier League match officials and the protocol they use are the biggest problem, not the VAR system overall which won praise at the last two men’s World Cups. In Zurich seven years ago, FIFA’s director of refereeing Massimo Busacca said it should “not …

Webb: Steps taken to avoid repeat of Liverpool VAR error
1 year, 5 months ago

Webb: Steps taken to avoid repeat of Liverpool VAR error

The Hindu  

Referees chief Howard Webb said steps have been taken to ensure there is no repeat of the VAR error that saw a legitimate Liverpool goal against Tottenham Hotspur disallowed. The Professional Game Match Officials Limited admitted that VAR got the offside decision wrong when Luis Diaz scored what should have been the opening goal in a 2-1 loss for the …

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 …

Mikel Arteta accuses VAR official Lee Mason of ‘not understanding’ his job
2 years, 1 month ago

Mikel Arteta accuses VAR official Lee Mason of ‘not understanding’ his job

The Independent  

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Explained: The contentious call during United-Arsenal clash that has contributed to debate against VAR
2 years, 6 months ago

Explained: The contentious call during United-Arsenal clash that has contributed to debate against VAR

Firstpost  

Controversy erupted during United’s home meeting with the Gunners when Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli’s goal was disallowed by the VAR in the first half of the marquee clash. Controversy erupted during United’s home meeting with the Gunners when Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli’s goal was disallowed by the VAR in the first half of the marquee clash, which United won 3-1 …

Premier League to review controversial VAR decisions as a matter of ‘priority’
2 years, 6 months ago

Premier League to review controversial VAR decisions as a matter of ‘priority’

The Independent  

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Leicester 2-2 Burnley: Vardy scores twice after glancing a header into his own net to rescue Foxes
3 years, 5 months ago

Leicester 2-2 Burnley: Vardy scores twice after glancing a header into his own net to rescue Foxes

Daily Mail  

James Vardy rescued Leicester from a third consecutive Premier League defeat – with a little help from Jonathan Moss at Stockley Park. Foxes fans are used to Vardy being their hero and after his early own-goal and Maxwel Cornet’s brilliant strike, he twice equalised to earn Leicester a point their chaotic defensive display barely deserved. Jamie Vardy scored twice - …

Marc Albrighton fires Leicester to victory as VAR denies Norwich a point
3 years, 6 months ago

Marc Albrighton fires Leicester to victory as VAR denies Norwich a point

The Independent  

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Jamie Vardy pounces to give Leicester City 1-0 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers at the King Power Stadium
3 years, 7 months ago

Jamie Vardy pounces to give Leicester City 1-0 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers at the King Power Stadium

The Hindu  

Leicester City got its Premier League campaign underway with a 1-0 home win over Wolverhampton Wanderers thanks to a trademark Jamie Vardy goal in the 41st minute at the King Power stadium on Saturday. Adama Traore spurned a gilt-edged chance for Wolves before the 34-year old Vardy popped up at the near post to delight the home fans, making up …

Brendan Rodgers wants Leicester squad fully focused on sealing Champions League position
3 years, 10 months ago

Brendan Rodgers wants Leicester squad fully focused on sealing Champions League position

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Jamie Vardy scored his first goal for two months as the Foxes …

Fulham climb out of bottom three as VAR denies Adam Lallana and Brighton
4 years, 3 months ago

Fulham climb out of bottom three as VAR denies Adam Lallana and Brighton

The Independent  

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VAR Out? Premier League Football’s Most Controversial Calls By Technology This Season, Thus Far
4 years, 3 months ago

VAR Out? Premier League Football’s Most Controversial Calls By Technology This Season, Thus Far

News 18  

Clear and obvious, a phrase often used when there is a debate about VAR in football. As we roll towards the halfway mark of the Premier League football season in England and as the fans slowly return to the stadiums to cheer their teams after a dreadful year away because of the Coronavirus pandemic, VAR continues to be at the …

Arsenal Boss Mikel Arteta Calls for VAR in Europa League Group Stages
4 years, 4 months ago

Arsenal Boss Mikel Arteta Calls for VAR in Europa League Group Stages

News 18  

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said UEFA must review their decision to only introduce the Video Assistant Referee system at the knockout stage of the Europa League after his team had a goal controversially ruled out for offside on Thursday. Arsenal fell behind in the 22nd minute in London before fighting back to beat Norway’s Molde 4-1 in Group B of …

VAR in the Premier League: The search for offside certainty is anything but clear and obvious
5 years, 2 months ago

VAR in the Premier League: The search for offside certainty is anything but clear and obvious

The Independent  

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VAR: Where next from 'armpit' offsides to frothing outrage?
5 years, 2 months ago

VAR: Where next from 'armpit' offsides to frothing outrage?

The Hindu  

Somewhat fittingly for the week between Christmas and New Year, when excess chocolate and cheese can easily become a meal, the Premier League looks to have overindulged. Armpit offsides For VAR evangelists and members of the "game's gone" brigade alike, this unwanted entry into the footballing lexicon is an absurdity that must be swiftly banished. Where the intention of VAR …

'We cannot go on like this': Graeme Souness slams VAR yet again
5 years, 2 months ago

'We cannot go on like this': Graeme Souness slams VAR yet again

Daily Mail  

Graeme Souness has once again slammed VAR after it allowed a Liverpool goal and denied Wolves their own in Sunday's Premier League clash - and the pundit has offered up his own fix to the offside rule. Speaking on Sky Sports at half time, Souness said 'we cannot go on like this,' and even proposed a change to the offside …

Premier League: Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says he waits to celebrate goals on touchline due to VAR
5 years, 3 months ago

Premier League: Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says he waits to celebrate goals on touchline due to VAR

Firstpost  

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said he waits to celebrate goals on the touchline because of the Video Assistant Referee, after Sadio Mane’s effort was ruled out for offside in Saturday’s 2-0 Premier League win over Watford Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said he waits to celebrate goals on the touchline because of the Video Assistant Referee, after Sadio Mane’s effort was …

Leicester City 2-0 Arsenal - Vardy,Maddison sink Gunners
5 years, 4 months ago

Leicester City 2-0 Arsenal - Vardy,Maddison sink Gunners

The Hindu  

Leicester City moved into second in the Premier League as goals from Jamie Vardy and James Maddison downed Arsenal 2-0 to cap a dominant display at the King Power Stadium. Heading into Saturday's encounter in search of a fourth successive league win, Leicester failed to capitalise on some basic errors from Arsenal prior to Vardy's well-worked 68th-minute strike - his …

Leicester beat Crystal Palace to move third thanks to goals from Caglar Soyuncu and Jamie Vardy
5 years, 4 months ago

Leicester beat Crystal Palace to move third thanks to goals from Caglar Soyuncu and Jamie Vardy

The Independent  

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Gary Lineker fumes after VAR controversy in Tottenham's defeat
5 years, 5 months ago

Gary Lineker fumes after VAR controversy in Tottenham's defeat

Daily Mail  

Gary Lineker claims VAR is ‘sucking the life out of football’ after a knife-edge offside call denied Tottenham a goal in their 2-1 defeat at Leicester. A knife-edge offside call by VAR denied Tottenham a goal in their 2-1 defeat at Leicester Critics of the system voiced their outrage at the decision which cost Tottenham. Add to the drama, don’t …

Premier League has seen four VAR errors already, admits referees’ chief Mike Riley
5 years, 6 months ago

Premier League has seen four VAR errors already, admits referees’ chief Mike Riley

The Independent  

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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  

VAR is already set to undergo changes to the way it processes offside calls, with a review over whether it should only intervene if there is a clear error set to take place. Raheem Sterling and Gabriel Jesus appeal to referee Mike Dean after seeing a Manchester City goal ruled out against West Ham United by VAR Sterling's shoulder was …

Premier League: 'We are going to play with our hands chopped off in future', fumes Conor Coady after VAR denies Wolves at Leicester
5 years, 7 months ago

Premier League: 'We are going to play with our hands chopped off in future', fumes Conor Coady after VAR denies Wolves at Leicester

Firstpost  

Wolves’ Leander Dendoncker struck from close range early in the second half but the goal was ruled out on review because he had headed the ball onto team mate Willy Boly’s arm before taking the shot. Wolverhampton Wanderers’ skipper Conor Coady has criticised officials after his team had a goal disallowed by the video assistant referee for a handball in …

Leicester vs Wolves result: Foxes hang on after VAR rules out Leander Dendocker’s header
5 years, 7 months ago

Leicester vs Wolves result: Foxes hang on after VAR rules out Leander Dendocker’s header

The Independent  

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Premier League: Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says delays caused by VAR will be worthwhile if decisions are consistent
5 years, 7 months ago

Premier League: Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says delays caused by VAR will be worthwhile if decisions are consistent

Firstpost  

Pep Guardiola says VAR will only be worthwhile if decisions taken by the controversial system are always correct after Manchester City’s 5-0 win at West Ham was interrupted by several replay reviews. London: Pep Guardiola says VAR will only be worthwhile if decisions taken by the controversial system are always correct after Manchester City’s 5-0 win at West Ham was …

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

Video assistant referee set for Champions League this season

Associated Press  

DUBLIN — Video review is being fast-tracked into the Champions League this season. People with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press that UEFA’s executive committee is set to approve video assistant referees from the round of 16 in February. European soccer’s governing body had originally only intended to introduce VAR from next season, starting in the the Champions …

Premier League happy with VAR trial during Saturday 3pm kick-offs
6 years, 6 months ago

Premier League happy with VAR trial during Saturday 3pm kick-offs

Daily Mail  

The Premier League trialled VAR in each of the five 3pm kick-offs on Saturday and are understood to have been pleased with the results. The Premier League trialled VAR in each of the five 3pm kick-offs on Saturday afternoon Leroy Sane saw what would have been his second goal of the game ruled out for offside According to the Mirror, …

GRAHAM POLL: This was a 'sorry' day for VAR
7 years, 1 month ago

GRAHAM POLL: This was a 'sorry' day for VAR

Daily Mail  

Supporters of Video Assistant Refereeing will point to the fact that Juan Mata was offside and so his ‘goal’ was correctly ruled out using technology. Those against VAR will point to the pictures with the wobbly lines provided to viewers by technicians at Stockley Park and justifiably say that the system lacks credibility and isn’t ready to go live in …

Premier League: Jamie Vardy's red card upheld by FA, striker handed three-game ban
8 years, 2 months ago

Premier League: Jamie Vardy's red card upheld by FA, striker handed three-game ban

Firstpost  

Ailing Premier League champions Leicester City suffered a blow on Tuesday as England striker Jamie Vardy received a three-match ban from the Football Association for his sending off against Stoke City. London: Ailing Premier League champions Leicester City suffered a blow on Tuesday as England striker Jamie Vardy received a three-match ban from the Football Association for his sending off …

Leicester recovered from a shaky start to show why they're closing in on the title... this was proof of the shift in power
8 years, 10 months ago

Leicester recovered from a shaky start to show why they're closing in on the title... this was proof of the shift in power

Daily Mail  

On reflection, the most important moment of this pulsating game arrived in just the 14th minute. Leicester swiftly responded to going behind as Wes Morgan rose to bring the Premier League leaders level Danny Drinkwater endured a miserable return to his former club with the Foxes midfielder being dismissed REMAINING PREMIER LEAGUE FIXTURES & TABLE Claudio Ranieri needs two points …

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