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The Latest Breaking News from VAR

England supporters give Harry Maguire 'rugby tackle' penalty verdict after VAR denial

The England centre-back was seemingly manhandled in the box which should've been a 'stonewall' penalty...

Chronicle Live

‘Absurd’ - Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer agree with ‘sad’ VAR call in World Cup opener

The former Premier League striker had a goal disallowed in controversial fashion in the World Cup opener

Football London

VAR wipes off Ecuador goal in the World Cup opener on the closest offside call

It legitimately does not get any closer than this.

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World Cup 2022: Why was Ecuador goal vs Qatar ruled out for offside?

The World Cup in Qatar got off to a controversial start just three minutes into the opening game with a contentious VAR call.

Evening Standard

'QaVAR, rigged' - Fans question confusing VAR decision for Qatar vs Ecuador in World Cup opener

World Cup news: Initial VAR views confused fans within minutes of the tournament opener between Qatar and Ecuador.

Football London

SAOT ain’t slow: how does the World Cup’s AI-assisted offside system work?

Technology to assist VAR is designed to ensure offside calls in Qatar are quicker and more accurate – but it is not without flaws

The Guardian - UK

VAR and peace? Why tech-assisted refereeing won't do away with disputed decisions at the World Cup

The football teams of 32 nations are gathered in Qatar for the quadrennial FIFA World Cup. Some 5 billion people around the world are expected to tune in to watch matches over the course of the month-long tournament.

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Women’s World Cup 2023: How does semi-automated offside tech work and what is it?

Adidas’s Oceaunz match ball will be used for games in the 2023 tournament in Australia and New Zealand

Evening Standard

Tom Boyd can't resist Celtic VAR pot shot after Sydney penalty snub as he asks 'are you trying to wind me up?'

The commentator has been left unhappy by the early calls made by video assistant referees during the technologies Scottish Premiership introduction.

Daily Record

Correa makes F2 return in Abu Dhabi with Van Amersfoort

Juan Manuel Correa will make his long-awaited Formula 2 comeback in the 2022 finale at Abu Dhabi, replacing David Beckmann at Van Amersfoort Racing.

Motorsport

Tam Cowan: Armageddon before the World Cup is taking it too VAR

This week, our columnist is thankful the world hasn't ended ahead of the tournament...

Daily Record

Ex-Premier League ref says Spurs 'very lucky' that Harry Kane goal stood against Leeds United

Leeds United goalkeeper Illan Meslier was seemingly fouled in the warm-up but VAR did not overturn the decision

Leeds Live

Matt O'Riley Celtic penalty call earns ref watch sympathy but Dermot Gallagher warns against VAR 'utopia'

The former Premier League whistler also analysed penalties given to Rangers and Kilmarnock over the weekend.

Daily Record

Kris Commons calls for handball common sense as he urges football to follow Formula 1's lead

The former Celtic star reckons the application of the law is the real issue rather than VAR being used to check every handball.

Daily Record

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Nottingham Post

Steve Cooper may have found Nottingham Forest 'formula' amid VAR 'helping hand'

Nottingham Forest have found form just before the Premier League pauses for the World Cup and will now be hopeful of carrying that momentum over into the new year

Leeds Live

Rodrigo highlights problem Leeds United must rectify as he delivers verdict on VAR decision

Rodrigo was speaking after Leeds' 4-3 defeat at Spurs

Daily Record

Ipswich Town loanee loving life at Motherwell but VAR and officials in Scottish Premiership "very questionable"

Matt Penney reflects on his first few months north of the border and Motherwell's draw with St Johnstone

The National (Scotland)

Malky Mackay defends VAR and says ‘you have to swallow it’

ROSS COUNTY manager Malky Mackay has defended VAR and Scottish officials after watching his team lose a one goal lead to fall to defeat...

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Daily Record

Robbie Neilson claims Hearts fourth official didn't know the rules during Livingston VAR 'shambles'

Neilson has demanded the SFA sort out VAR waiting times as Tynecastle clash halted numerous times for checks.

Daily Record

Michael Stewart slaughters Celtic penalty decision as pundit describes it as 'worst ever'

Matt O'Riley was penalised for a handball which resulted in Ross County taking a shock lead at Celtic Park.

Liverpool Echo

Why Bournemouth's Lewis Cook escaped a red card for challenge on Everton's Amadou Onana

Everton wanted a red card for a foul by Bournemouth's Lewis Cook on Amadou Onana

The National (Scotland)

3 Rangers burning issues as Ibrox club drop two more points against St Mirren

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Glasgow Live

Kris Boyd launches Celtic defence as Rangers hero hits out at 'leg-breaker' tackle on Starfelt

The Hoops and manager Ange Postrecoglou have been left dismayed by how VAR has worked in its opening weeks of Premiership action but one incident hasn't been discussed

Daily Record

Ange Postecoglou in VAR 'critical juncture' warning as Celtic boss has his say over Fir Park offside

Celtic manager insists there's no excuse for teething problems with the system.

Daily Record

Chris Sutton fumes at VAR 'circus' as Celtic hero makes referee chaos claim but insists amateur tag is no slur

Chris Sutton has not been afraid to vent his anger at VAR on multiple occasions this season with technology dividing opinion in the SPFL.

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