Why referee allowed Maguire’s offside goal against Leicester City

Harry Maguire scored an injury-time winner against former club Leicester as holders Manchester United came from behind to win 2-1 and advance to the FA Cup fifth round. It appeared the defender was in an offside position as Bruno Fernandes swung in the free-kick that he headed past Mads Hermansen, but with no VAR in … Continue reading Why referee allowed Maguire’s offside goal against Leicester City

Real Madrid express anger with ‘controversial’ referee Juan Martínez Munuera

Real Madrid hit out at the referee's failure to award them a penalty in the club's 3-3 LaLiga draw at Rayo Vallecano on Saturday, calling it "a match they could have won." Madrid went 2-0 down in Vallecas with early headed goals from Rayo's Unai López and Abdul Mumin, before Federico Valverde and Jude Bellingham responded to make it 2-2. Juan Martinez Munuera's performance was criticised by … Continue reading Real Madrid express anger with ‘controversial’ referee Juan Martínez Munuera

Manchester City not used to winning-minded Liverpool – Pep Guardiola

Manchester City's contentious last-minute winner against Wolves in the Premier League on Sunday was both correctly ruled and deserved reward for his players' patience, manager Pep Guardiola said. With City seemingly heading to a frustrating 1-1 draw at Molineux despite their dominance of possession, John Stones headed a 95th-minute corner past Wolves goalkeeper José Sá. Referee Chris Kavanagh first disallowed … Continue reading Manchester City not used to winning-minded Liverpool – Pep Guardiola

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VAR denies Bournemouth late winner against Newcastle

Newcastle United's Anthony Gordon equalised 14 minutes from time to secure a 1-1 draw at Bournemouth in the Premier League on Sunday and spoil their hosts' 125th anniversary celebrations. Marcus Tavernier put Bournemouth ahead in the first half but Gordon stole in at the back post to steer home a 76th-minute cross from substitute Harvey … Continue reading VAR denies Bournemouth late winner against Newcastle

EURO 2024: Hjulmand cries out after defeat to Germany

Denmark coach, Kasper Hjulmand has slammed the video assistant referee, VAR, after his side crashed out of the 2024 European Championship. He was not happy following VAR’s controversial application in their defeat to Germany on Saturday in the Round of 16. The Danes left the tournament as they saw a goal chalked off and a … Continue reading EURO 2024: Hjulmand cries out after defeat to Germany

EPL: Nottingham Forest under attack for saying VAR is ‘Lutton fan’

Nottingham Forest have been mocked and accused of lacking "class" after accusing a referee of being a Luton Town fan. After losing 2-0 to Everton at Goodison Park, Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo was left incensed as three penalty appeals were denied by match officials. Nottingham Forest lost 2-0 to Everton on Sunday. Pic: PA … Continue reading EPL: Nottingham Forest under attack for saying VAR is ‘Lutton fan’

Key Questions About Footballers’ Behaviours, EPL Referees, and VAR Decisions

There was a red card for Brentford defender Ben Mee in their game against Aston Villa. Referee David Coote was very close to the incident and only showed a yellow card, but was recommended to have another look. It was then upgraded to a red card. DERMOT SAYS: "I think the referee got this one right. … Continue reading Key Questions About Footballers’ Behaviours, EPL Referees, and VAR Decisions

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Real Madrid to protest unfair VAR decisions

Real Madrid haven't forgotten the officiating in El Clasico and their fans are planning to make their dissatisfaction with VAR known on Sunday night. The club were clear in their criticism of referee Alejandro Hernandez Hernandez and the use of VAR at the Camp Nou. Now the fans are following the club's lead. After the teams are read out ahead of … Continue reading Real Madrid to protest unfair VAR decisions

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Madrid deserved a win against Barcelona

Real Madrid were left aggrieved after Wednesday night’s Clásico at Camp Nou, with the visitors feeling they should have been awarded at least two penalties at Barcelona’s stadium as the two sides played out a 0-0 draw. Madrid posted their grievances with the match officials and the VAR system after the game, noting that Raphaël Varane … Continue reading Madrid deserved a win against Barcelona

Watch disappointed England supporters chanting f**k VAR

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nP6wGZyQZN4 England supporters were left chanting 'f*** VAR' in their Nations League third-place play-off against Switzerland after a late goal in normal time from Callum Wilson was ruled out for offside. The Bournemouth striker was quickest to react when Dele Alli's header cannoned off the bar. Wilson wheeled off in celebration but referee Ovidiu Hategan soon called … Continue reading Watch disappointed England supporters chanting f**k VAR