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 and overturned his original decision when Bernardo Silva was brought down by Granit Xhaka, leading to City's penalty equaliser BT Sport pundit Rio Ferdinand was left confused by the inconsistent application of VAR And Arsenal's sense of injustice only deepened in the second half when Bernardo Silva was brought down by Granit Xhaka's shirt tug, with Attwell this time overturning his initial 'no penalty' decision after consulting the VAR monitor. Speaking in the BT Sport studio, former England defender Ferdinand wasn't convinced City should have been awarded a penalty but the greater problem was over the inconsistent application of VAR. Stuart Attwell checks replays on the pitchside VAR monitor before giving City's penalty The official was in the thick of the action as he also showed Arsenal's Gabriel a red card 'I don't like diving but if you don't you get punished.

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'Are you afraid you're going to be punished?' Diego Simeone grills reporters over Julian Alvarez penalty controversy
1 week, 5 days ago

'Are you afraid you're going to be punished?' Diego Simeone grills reporters over Julian Alvarez penalty controversy

Hindustan Times  

Atletico Madrid head coach Diego Simeone did not hold back in his post-match press conference. Atletico lost on penalty shootout on Wednesday in the return leg of the round of 16 fixture against Spanish league opponent Real Madrid. Diego Simeone, center, reacts at the end of the Champions League round of 16 match between Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid The …

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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Rio Ferdinand slams decision to rule out Matthijs de Ligt opener for Man United - as pundit claims Rangers star 'folded like a pack of cards'
2 months ago

Rio Ferdinand slams decision to rule out Matthijs de Ligt opener for Man United - as pundit claims Rangers star 'folded like a pack of cards'

Daily Mail  

Former Man United defender Rio Ferdinand has slammed the decision to rule out a Matthijs de Ligt strike against Rangers in their crucial Europa League clash. Yoro was adjudged to have pushed Robin Propper from the set piece, with the VAR officials sticking with the referee's on field decision. Matthijs de Ligt's strike was ruled out after a foul by …

Arsenal vs Man United: Why is there no VAR in the FA Cup third round?
2 months, 1 week ago

Arsenal vs Man United: Why is there no VAR in the FA Cup third round?

The Hindu  

Gabriel Martinelli’s 18th minute goal being ruled out in the Arsenal vs Manchester United FA Cup fixture underlined the absence of Video Assisted Referee in the tournament. In the third round fixture between Arsenal and Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium, Martinelli scored in the 18th minute but the linesman immediately raised his flag to signal off side. ‘Video Assistant …

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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Revealed: What VAR officials were REALLY looking at on a phone in the decision centre - after fans claimed they had spotted them 'checking Fantasy Football mid-match'
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Revealed: What VAR officials were REALLY looking at on a phone in the decision centre - after fans claimed they had spotted them 'checking Fantasy Football mid-match'

Daily Mail  

Fans were convinced that VAR officials were caught checking their Fantasy Football teams but an expert has now revealed what was actually going on. A screenshot from Sky Sports' coverage on Sunday showed inside the VAR Hub at Stockley Park - with a mobile phone boasting Premier League branding spotted in the corner. A screenshot from Sky Sports' coverage on …

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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West Ham's VAR call sends shockwaves through Premier League landscape
4 months, 3 weeks ago

West Ham's VAR call sends shockwaves through Premier League landscape

India Today  

West Ham secured a 2-1 victory over Manchester United in a thrilling Premier League match, despite a controversial VAR call that handed the home side a last-minute penalty. Despite numerous scoring opportunities, Erik ten Hag's team was left empty-handed and frustrated as their misfortunes compounded, keeping them closer to the relegation zone than desired. The match was marred by a …

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 …

Anthony Gordon tells Premier League 'to get rid of VAR or get better', as Newcastle star seethes at denial of penalty from tackle that meant he 'had no sock left'
10 months, 1 week ago

Anthony Gordon tells Premier League 'to get rid of VAR or get better', as Newcastle star seethes at denial of penalty from tackle that meant he 'had no sock left'

Daily Mail  

Anthony Gordon says he does not understand the point of VAR after it failed to intervene and award Newcastle a penalty at Old Trafford. On the day it was revealed Premier League clubs will vote on whether to bin VAR, Gordon was furious with those in Stockley Park following his side’s 3-2 defeat. Anthony Gordon felt he should have been …

Bournemouth denied late penalty by VAR as Manchester United escape with draw
11 months, 1 week ago

Bournemouth denied late penalty by VAR as Manchester United escape with draw

The Independent  

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Rio Ferdinand insists Chelsea should have had TWO spot-kicks in 4-1 defeat at Liverpool: 'How has VAR not seen that? Those penalties could have changed the nature of the game'
1 year, 1 month ago

Rio Ferdinand insists Chelsea should have had TWO spot-kicks in 4-1 defeat at Liverpool: 'How has VAR not seen that? Those penalties could have changed the nature of the game'

Daily Mail  

Will Sir Jim Ratcliffe dip into his pockets to sign players for Manchester United? It's All Kicking Off Transfer Week podcast He felt those opportunities could have changed the nature of the 4-1 game Rio Ferdinand says VAR were wrong to deny Chelsea two penalties during their 4-1 defeat to Liverpool on Wednesday and said those calls could have changed …

VAR ‘over-reffed the moment’ – Sean Dyche unhappy with disallowed Everton goal
1 year, 3 months ago

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

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 …

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' …

Mikel Arteta blasts VAR ‘disgrace’ after controversial Anthony Gordon goal
1 year, 4 months ago

Mikel Arteta blasts VAR ‘disgrace’ after controversial Anthony Gordon goal

The Independent  

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Sean Dyche hits out at referee over ‘bizarre’ decision in loss to Liverpool
1 year, 5 months ago

Sean Dyche hits out at referee over ‘bizarre’ decision in loss to Liverpool

The Independent  

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Steps Taken to Avoid Repeat of Liverpool VAR Error: Referee Howard Webb
1 year, 5 months ago

Steps Taken to Avoid Repeat of Liverpool VAR Error: Referee Howard Webb

News 18  

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 …

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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Liverpool to ‘explore options’ in response to ‘unacceptable’ VAR error
1 year, 5 months ago

Liverpool to ‘explore options’ in response to ‘unacceptable’ VAR error

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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Klopp fumes over decisions as nine-man Liverpool lose at Spurs
1 year, 5 months ago

Klopp fumes over decisions as nine-man Liverpool lose at Spurs

The Hindu  

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp was exasperated as his side lost 2-1 to a last-gasp Joel Matip own goal at Tottenham Hotspur after a first-half Luis Diaz effort was wrongly disallowed and two visiting players were sent off in an incident-packed game. Then he gets a second and to defend with eight outfield players is tricky.” Despite the nature of 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  

Editor’s note: This article was updated after Liverpool released a statement calling for “full transparency” In the 34th minute of Liverpool’s game at Tottenham on Saturday, Luis Diaz was played through on goal by Mohamed Salah. Shortly after the match finished, PGMOL, the body responsible for match officials across the English professional game, said that a “significant human error” had …

‘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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Should Man City's Bernabeu goal have been disallowed?
1 year, 10 months ago

Should Man City's Bernabeu goal have been disallowed?

Daily Mail  

An image purporting to show definitive proof that the ball had gone out of play before Manchester City equalised against Real Madrid has been scrutinised. Broadcaster beIN SPORTS shared an 'exclusive' image claiming the ball had in fact gone out before Bernardo Silva was able to hook it in play. Using a series of TV camera angles a 3D image …

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

The Independent  

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'It's indefensible': Mike Dean claims Portugal's penalty against Ghana should have been overturned
2 years, 4 months ago

'It's indefensible': Mike Dean claims Portugal's penalty against Ghana should have been overturned

Daily Mail  

Former Premier League referee Mike Dean has slammed the decision to award Portugal a penalty against Ghana - and thinks the lack of VAR intervention before Cristiano Ronaldo's spot kick was 'scary'. Portugal beat Ghana 3-2 in their World Cup opener, with Ronaldo netting from the spot after going down under a challenge from Mohammed Salisu. Many viewers disagreed with …

Confusion after VAR gifts Argentina a soft, early penalty against Saudi Arabia
2 years, 4 months ago

Confusion after VAR gifts Argentina a soft, early penalty against Saudi Arabia

Daily Mail  

VAR has come under fire again at the World Cup after Argentina were awarded a soft penalty against Saudi Arabia - despite England being denied one in a nearly identical situation during their 6-2 win over Iran on Monday. England fans fumed on Monday after the Three Lions were not awarded a spot kick despite Harry Maguire appearing to be …

Rio Ferdinand claims Erik ten Hag was wrong to take off Cristiano Ronaldo
2 years, 5 months ago

Rio Ferdinand claims Erik ten Hag was wrong to take off Cristiano Ronaldo

Daily Mail  

Rio Ferdinand has leapt to the defence of his former team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo as he admitted he understood why the Portuguese was so frustrated at being withdrawn with Manchester United needing a goal against Newcastle. Cristiano Ronaldo cut a frustrated figure as he was withdrawn by Erik ten Hag with Manchester United needing a goal 'Obviously he's disapppointed,' Ferdinand said. …

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 …

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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Rio Ferdinand: Raphael Varane was STUNNED by the state of Man United
2 years, 9 months ago

Rio Ferdinand: Raphael Varane was STUNNED by the state of Man United

Daily Mail  

Rio Ferdinand insists Raphael Varane must have been astonished at Manchester United's dire set-up after joining from an all-conquering Real Madrid side last summer. And iconic former Red Devils defender Ferdinand, speaking on his Vibe with Five YouTube channel, claimed Varane, stunned by the awful state of the club, was like a 'rabbit in headlights' at times during last campaign. …

Man United fans rage after being denied penalty before soft foul on Bukayo Saka in the box was given
2 years, 11 months ago

Man United fans rage after being denied penalty before soft foul on Bukayo Saka in the box was given

Daily Mail  

Manchester United fans were left fuming at the 'inconsistency' of VAR after being denied a penalty against Arsenal. Moments later, those at Stockley Park did step in when Alex Telles forced Bukayo Saka over at the other end and the Gunners were awarded a penalty. Alex Telles was judged to have fouled Bukayo Saka, who made it 2-0 from the …

Arsenal vs Man City VAR controversy angers Gunners
3 years, 2 months ago

Arsenal vs Man City VAR controversy angers Gunners

The Independent  

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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 …

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 …

Rio Ferdinand buoyed by leadership qualities of Manchester United signing Raphael Varane
3 years, 7 months ago

Rio Ferdinand buoyed by leadership qualities of Manchester United signing Raphael Varane

Daily Mail  

Rio Ferdinand has hailed Raphael Varane's leadership qualities after the defender finally completed his move to Manchester United. United have finalised the £42million signing of Varane from Real Madrid and Ferdinand feels that the France international will help Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side to deal with high-pressure situations. Varane has won all 14 of the finals that he has been involved …

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  

Spain was angry about the absence of a Video Assistant Referee as it was held to a 1-1 draw by a resolute Greece side in its opening World Cup Group B qualifier on Thursday. While most major European leagues and competitions have VAR at all games, the European World Cup qualifiers are being played without the additional technology. Spain’s players …

Rio Ferdinand slams 'disgraceful' decision to not award Manchester United a penalty at Chelsea
4 years ago

Rio Ferdinand slams 'disgraceful' decision to not award Manchester United a penalty at Chelsea

Daily Mail  

Rio Ferdinand has slammed the Premier League officials for failing to give Manchester United a penalty at Chelsea after the ball struck the hand of Callum Hudson-Odoi. The controversy surrounding the Hudson-Odoi incident was dramatically increased after United defender Luke Shaw claimed that Attwell did not award his team a penalty because the official wanted to avoid a backlash. Shaw …

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 …

More VAR Dramas As Liverpool Draw With Midtjylland In The UEFA Champions League
4 years, 3 months ago

More VAR Dramas As Liverpool Draw With Midtjylland In The UEFA Champions League

News 18  

Liverpool were denied a late winner and had a confusing penalty awarded against them as VAR, or video assistant referee, shenanigans were at it again. After the Reds had taken the lead early on thanks to a Mohammed Salah goal, a penalty was given for Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher’s foul on Anders Dreyer, even though the linesman had flagged for …

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 …

‘Please tell me someone is going nuts’: Rio Ferdinand fumes at Manchester United’s defending
4 years, 4 months ago

‘Please tell me someone is going nuts’: Rio Ferdinand fumes at Manchester United’s defending

The Independent  

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