Andy Gray slams VAR after Arsenal and Wolves were were left fuming by controversial calls as TV pundit claims: 'It has done more damage to our game than anything in the last 100 years!'
1 year, 4 months ago

Andy Gray slams VAR after Arsenal and Wolves were were left fuming by controversial calls as TV pundit claims: 'It has done more damage to our game than anything in the last 100 years!'

Daily Mail  

TV pundit Andy Gray has slammed VAR for crushing the 'soul of the game' after more controversy at the weekend. Arsenal were left fuming after Anthony Gordon's match-deciding goal was allowed to stand, while Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes avoided punishment for a supposed elbow on Jorginho. TV pundit Andy Gray has slammed VAR for crushing the 'soul of the game' "VAR has done more 𝐃𝐀𝐌𝐀𝐆𝐄 to our game than anything that we have changed in the last 100 years!" Arteta was left fuming after the final whistle at St James' Park as Anthony Gordon's match-deciding goal was allowed to stand, while Bruno Guimaraes avoided punishment for a supposed elbow on Jorginho. Arsenal have released a statement in support of Mikel Arteta following his comments on English refereeing after yesterday's defeat to Newcastle In Spain, Aspas showed his frustrations with VAR after throwing the official's monitor on the floor during Celta Vigo's match.

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Premier League releases VAR statement on Everton’s overturned penalty against Manchester United
1 month ago

Premier League releases VAR statement on Everton’s overturned penalty against Manchester United

The Independent  

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Where is the VAR? – Villa boss Unai Emery fumes over penalty incident at Forest
3 months, 1 week ago

Where is the VAR? – Villa boss Unai Emery fumes over penalty incident at Forest

The Independent  

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Erik ten Hag angry with VAR for ‘interfering’ as West Ham penalty wounds Man Utd
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Erik ten Hag angry with VAR for ‘interfering’ as West Ham penalty wounds Man Utd

The Independent  

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Premier League issues plan to improve VAR ahead of new season
7 months, 1 week ago

Premier League issues plan to improve VAR ahead of new season

The Independent  

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Fans heap praise on new VAR feature after its debut at Euro 2024 - claiming this is how the technology 'should ALWAYS work' - as they urge referees' chiefs to bring idea to the Premier League
9 months, 1 week ago

Fans heap praise on new VAR feature after its debut at Euro 2024 - claiming this is how the technology 'should ALWAYS work' - as they urge referees' chiefs to bring idea to the Premier League

Daily Mail  

Fans have called for reforms in how VAR is utilised in the Premier League following Friday's Euro 2024 opener between Germany and Scotland. VAR was twice called upon during the first-half of Germany's 5-1 win against Scotland Referee pointed to the spot after Jamal Musiala was brought down before VAR overturned the decision on review Screens in the stadium then …

VAR here to stay as Premier League clubs vote to keep controversial technology
9 months, 2 weeks ago

VAR here to stay as Premier League clubs vote to keep controversial technology

The Independent  

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VAR ‘over-reffed the moment’ – Sean Dyche unhappy with disallowed Everton goal
1 year, 2 months ago

VAR ‘over-reffed the moment’ – Sean Dyche unhappy with disallowed Everton goal

The Independent  

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‘Happens to us a lot’: Dortmund slams VAR after Leverkusen draw
1 year, 3 months ago

‘Happens to us a lot’: Dortmund slams VAR after Leverkusen draw

The Hindu  

Borussia Dortmund manager Edin Terzic slammed VAR decisions against his side after Sunday’s 1-1 draw away at league leaders Bayer Leverkusen, saying “it happens to us a lot.” Dortmund took an early lead through Julian Ryerson’s goal after five minutes and could have had a penalty with just over 15 minutes remaining, when Karim Adeyemi went down in the box …

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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Southgate said VAR checks left him bored in Tottenham Hotspur vs Chelsea Premier League game
1 year, 4 months ago

Southgate said VAR checks left him bored in Tottenham Hotspur vs Chelsea Premier League game

The Hindu  

Endless VAR stoppages during Tottenham Hotspur’s chaotic 4-1 home defeat by Chelsea on Monday left watching England manager Gareth Southgate bored, he said on Thursday. The Premier League derby was one of the most extraordinary in the history of the competition, with nine VAR checks, five disallowed goals, two red cards and 21 minutes of stoppage time. “We’re looking for …

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 …

How did the VAR system fare after a week under the spotlight?
1 year, 5 months ago

How did the VAR system fare after a week under the spotlight?

The Independent  

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VAR was supposed to cut out errors. Now the integrity of the Premier League is in question
1 year, 5 months ago

VAR was supposed to cut out errors. Now the integrity of the Premier League is in question

Associated Press  

MANCHESTER, England — VAR was supposed to put an end to all of this. On Saturday, however, Liverpool became the latest team to count the cost of an error by Premier League officials, with the club raising questions about “sporting integrity” after its 2-1 loss at Tottenham. The fallout from Luis Diaz’s wrongly disallowed goal in that match resulted in …

Every VAR apology so far: From Liverpool offside to Man City handball
1 year, 5 months ago

Every VAR apology so far: From Liverpool offside to Man City handball

The Independent  

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VAR officials who made Liverpool error took charge of UAE match just 48 hours before
1 year, 5 months ago

VAR officials who made Liverpool error took charge of UAE match just 48 hours before

The Independent  

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VAR officials replaced after offside error in Liverpool defeat
1 year, 5 months ago

VAR officials replaced after offside error in Liverpool defeat

The Hindu  

Video Assistant Referee officials Darren England and Dan Cook have been replaced for two games this matchweek after Liverpool wrongly had a goal disallowed in its 2-1 Premier League defeat at Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday. The referees’ body, the Professional Game Match Officials Limited, later admitted it was the wrong decision to disallow Diaz’s effort, blaming human error, and “should …

‘VAR is pathetic’: Jeff Stelling and the best reactions to Andre Onana penalty incident against Wolves
1 year, 7 months ago

‘VAR is pathetic’: Jeff Stelling and the best reactions to Andre Onana penalty incident against Wolves

The Independent  

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David Moyes blasts ‘disrespectful’ VAR after West Ham lose to Liverpool
1 year, 10 months ago

David Moyes blasts ‘disrespectful’ VAR after West Ham lose to Liverpool

The Independent  

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VAR’s disaster weekend: The decisions that cost Arsenal, Brighton and Chelsea in the Premier League
2 years, 1 month ago

VAR’s disaster weekend: The decisions that cost Arsenal, Brighton and Chelsea in the Premier League

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Mikel Arteta relieved for VAR's involvement in Arsenal's win over Leeds after 40 minute delay
2 years, 5 months ago

Mikel Arteta relieved for VAR's involvement in Arsenal's win over Leeds after 40 minute delay

Daily Mail  

Mikel Arteta has expressed his relief that the VAR system was restored after a 40-minute delay during Arsenal’s 1-0 win at Leeds, given it reversed a stoppage-time penalty and red card for his side. Mikel Arteta was delighted with VAR's involvement in 1-0 win over Leeds at Elland Road VAR reduced Gabriel's red card to a yellow card after it …

Thierry Henry: VAR killing 'the beat of the joy of the game' with late decision
2 years, 5 months ago

Thierry Henry: VAR killing 'the beat of the joy of the game' with late decision

Firstpost  

Thierry Henry believes VAR is causing fresh controversies and not reducing arguments about refereeing decisions. London: Thierry Henry believes the time taken to reach decisions using VAR is killing the “joy” of football. “In football we’re still behind, we have so much to learn,” Henry told the Leaders Week sport business conference in London. “What I can see in American …

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 …

Graeme Souness says VAR was RIGHT to deny West Ham their equaliser
2 years, 6 months ago

Graeme Souness says VAR was RIGHT to deny West Ham their equaliser

Daily Mail  

Graeme Souness insists VAR made the correct decision to disallow West Ham United's second goal in their 2-1 defeat to Chelsea on Saturday. Graeme Souness insists VAR made the correct decision to disallow West Ham's second goal West Ham players furiously protested against the decision as they narrowly lost 2-1 to Chelsea 🚷 “First of all, Jarrod Bowen stumbles prior …

The Premier League's refereeing body admit they got two major VAR calls WRONG
2 years, 6 months ago

The Premier League's refereeing body admit they got two major VAR calls WRONG

Daily Mail  

The Premier League’s refereeing body have admitted they got two major calls wrong on a weekend of madness that saw VAR reviews blight the action on the field. Referee Andy Madley originally gave the goal, then performed a U-turn after being sent to his pitch-side monitor by VAR Jarred Gillett to study Jarrod Bowen’s coming-together with Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy. …

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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VAR takes centre stage yet again – it was never supposed to be like this
3 years, 1 month ago

VAR takes centre stage yet again – it was never supposed to be like this

The Independent  

The video assistant referee once again took centre stage on another exciting weekend in the Premier League. An innocuous coming together between Diogo Jota and Palace goalkeeper Vicente Guaita saw the visitors – after much deliberation – awarded a spot-kick upon review, which Fabinho dispatched to put the game to bed a minute from time. With the importance of finer …

Arsenal bemoan VAR inconsistency after City defeat
3 years, 2 months ago

Arsenal bemoan VAR inconsistency after City defeat

The Hindu  

Arsenal assistant manager Albert Stuivenberg and goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale called for more consistency in the use of pitchside VAR monitor checks for penalties after their 2-1 Premier League home defeat by Manchester City on Saturday. Arsenal took the lead through Bukayo Saka and the visitor equalised with a penalty when Granit Xhaka was adjudged to have fouled City's Bernardo Silva …

Rio Ferdinand left 'confused' by VAR usage in Arsenal defeat to Manchester City
3 years, 2 months ago

Rio Ferdinand left 'confused' by VAR usage in Arsenal defeat to Manchester City

Daily Mail  

Rio Ferdinand admitted to being left 'confused' by VAR after two contentious penalty decisions went against Arsenal in their 2-1 defeat to Manchester City. Arsenal didn't get a penalty when Martin Odegaard went down under challenge from Man City goalkeeper Ederson during the first-half, with Stuart Attwell not checking the VAR monitor But Attwell was advised to check the screen …

Newcastle's Ryan Fraser slams the use of VAR after he was denied a penalty against Manchester City
3 years, 3 months ago

Newcastle's Ryan Fraser slams the use of VAR after he was denied a penalty against Manchester City

Daily Mail  

Frustrated Newcastle winger Ryan Fraser has questioned the point of VAR after being denied a penalty for the second time in four days. The 27-year-old Scotland international, who was aggrieved not to be awarded a spot-kick following a challenge by Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold during his side's 3-1 Premier League defeat at Anfield on Thursday evening, was astonished to see …

'VAR hides behind referees', Liverpool manager Klopp fumes after West Ham loss
3 years, 4 months ago

'VAR hides behind referees', Liverpool manager Klopp fumes after West Ham loss

The Hindu  

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp fired a broadside at referee Craig Pawson and Video Assistant Referee Stuart Attwell after several challenges in Sunday's 3-2 Premier League loss at West Ham United went unpunished. READ : West Ham ends Liverpool's unbeaten run with memorable win Klopp first said Angelo Ogbonna had fouled Alisson Becker while going up for an aerial duel which …

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 …

Premier League: 'Things were better before' Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp changes his mind on VAR – Firstpost
4 years, 3 months ago

Premier League: 'Things were better before' Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp changes his mind on VAR – Firstpost

Firstpost  

Liverpool were involved in three lengthy stoppages during a 1-1 draw away to Midtjylland in the Champions League on Wednesday for VAR to check a penalty awarded to the Danish champions and rule out a goal for either side. London: Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said he has changed his mind over the need for VAR in football and believes the …

Premier League accused of changing the rules as Liverpool players call for VAR to be scrapped
4 years, 3 months ago

Premier League accused of changing the rules as Liverpool players call for VAR to be scrapped

Daily Mail  

The Premier League was accused of changing the VAR rules after another day of huge controversy which saw Liverpool denied victory by a contentious late penalty. Former official and BT Sport pundit Peter Walton said he thinks referees chief Mike Riley has ‘lowered the bar’ for what constitutes a clear and obvious error after VAR intervened for a foul by …

Liverpool are among the WORST affected by VAR this season
4 years, 4 months ago

Liverpool are among the WORST affected by VAR this season

Daily Mail  

Liverpool fans can be forgiven for thinking fortune is against them this term given the long term injuries to centre-backs Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez. VAR failed to acknowledge that Jordan Pickford should have sent off for his lunge on Virgil van Dijk in Liverpool's 2-2 draw at Everton earlier in the season In the same game at Goodison …

Liverpool demand REVIEW into the use of VAR with club angered by decisions in Merseyside derby
4 years, 5 months ago

Liverpool demand REVIEW into the use of VAR with club angered by decisions in Merseyside derby

Daily Mail  

Liverpool took the extraordinary step of demanding the Premier League explain the two hugely contentious VAR decisions which cost them victory in a thrilling Merseyside derby. Liverpool requested a review into the use of VAR after controversy in the Merseyside derby Jordan Pickford's reckless lunge on Virgil van Dijk after only six minutes had gone unpunished And there was incredulity …

Liverpool seek review of application of VAR after controversial decisions in derby
4 years, 5 months ago

Liverpool seek review of application of VAR after controversial decisions in derby

The Independent  

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Premier League: VAR foils Liverpool in Merseyside Derby draw with Everton
4 years, 5 months ago

Premier League: VAR foils Liverpool in Merseyside Derby draw with Everton

The Hindu  

Liverpool was foiled by VAR as they were held to a 2-2 Premier League derby draw with Everton at Goodison Park on Saturday after a late effort from Jordan Henderson was ruled out. Liverpool suffered a blow, though, eight minutes later when defender Virgil van Dijk went off injured after a reckless challenge from Everton keeper Jordan Pickford. Liverpool was …

Southampton Boss Ralph Hasenhuettl Hails Better Use of VAR Despite Loss to Crystal Palace
4 years, 6 months ago

Southampton Boss Ralph Hasenhuettl Hails Better Use of VAR Despite Loss to Crystal Palace

News 18  

The Video Assistant Referee came in for rare praise after Crystal Palace’s 1-0 home win over Southampton on Saturday, as Saints boss Ralph Hasenhuettl heaved a sigh of relief after defender Kyle Walker-Peters’ red card was rescinded. Walker-Peters was harshly dismissed for a high challenge on Tyrick Mitchell in the second half but referee Jon Moss changed it to a …

VAR bad for the game, says Mourinho after 3-1 defeat
4 years, 8 months ago

VAR bad for the game, says Mourinho after 3-1 defeat

The Hindu  

Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho questioned the point of having referees on the pitch and said VAR was bad for the game after his side was the victim of a controversially disallowed equaliser in a 3-1 defeat at Sheffield United on Thursday. “I think the referee should always be the man on the pitch and the man in the office …

VAR not being used correctly, says Barca coach Setien
4 years, 9 months ago

VAR not being used correctly, says Barca coach Setien

The Hindu  

The Video Assistant Referee system is not being used correctly in La Liga, Barcelona manager Quique Setien said on Monday following Real Madrid's controversial win at Real Sociedad. Everybody saw what happened in Anoeta and everyone will draw their own conclusions,” Setien told reporters ahead of Tuesday's match against Athletic Bilbao. So you could really think that is not being …

Premier League: Vital win for Chelsea as VAR calls take center stage again; Manchester City beat Leicester
5 years, 1 month ago

Premier League: Vital win for Chelsea as VAR calls take center stage again; Manchester City beat Leicester

Firstpost  

Selected in the starting XI for only the third time in the league this season, Giroud lashed home the opener inside the near post in the 15th minute after Ross Barkley had struck the goal frame London: Chelsea manager Frank Lampard made all the right calls to mastermind another win over his old coach Jose Mourinho and strike a significant …

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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Arsenal has been unlucky with VAR this season, says Sokratis
5 years, 2 months ago

Arsenal has been unlucky with VAR this season, says Sokratis

The Hindu  

Sokratis Papastathopoulos feels Arsenal has been "unlucky" with VAR decisions this season following Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's red card in the 1-1 draw at Crystal Palace. Referee Paul Tierney initially cautioned Aubameyang for his challenge on Max Meyer but, following a VAR review of over two minutes, the decision was changed to a dismissal as the Gabon international sunk his studs into …

CHRIS SUTTON: Shelve VAR until the end of the season
5 years, 2 months ago

CHRIS SUTTON: Shelve VAR until the end of the season

Daily Mail  

For those of you who are wondering, I can safely say I never scored with an armpit. We watch football because we want to see goals and this season a total of 33 have been overturned by VAR. The big screen at St Mary's confirms Crystal Palace's disallowed goal after VAR intervention Norwich's Teemu Pukki was adjudged offside after scoring …

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 …

Guardiola: VAR is a big mess every weekend in the Premier League
5 years, 2 months ago

Guardiola: VAR is a big mess every weekend in the Premier League

The Hindu  

Pep Guardiola believes VAR in the Premier League has been a mess, despite seeing his Manchester City side benefit from the video technology against Sheffield United. City got lucky when Blades forward Lys Mousset had a first-half strike harshly disallowed for offside by the video review system, which then allowed Sergio Aguero's opener to stand despite referee Chris Kavanagh inadvertently …

'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 …

Gary Neville SLAMS VAR after penalty drama in Arsenal vs Norwich
5 years, 3 months ago

Gary Neville SLAMS VAR after penalty drama in Arsenal vs Norwich

Daily Mail  

There were a mad few minutes during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Norwich on Sunday, as Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang missed a penalty, before scoring his second attempt after it had to retaken because of an encroachment in the area. Norwich players surround the referee after a penalty decision was given for handball in the box Christoph Zimmermann protests to …

HELP US ARSENE! Mike Riley makes plea to Wenger to help reduce VAR misery for supporters
5 years, 3 months ago

HELP US ARSENE! Mike Riley makes plea to Wenger to help reduce VAR misery for supporters

Daily Mail  

Mike Riley hopes to use Arsene Wenger's new role at FIFA to help push through law changes that will improve VAR — although he admits that the Premier League is still at odds with the rest of the world about how to use it. Riley, as head of the Professional Game Match Officials Limited, announced this month that the Premier …

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