VAR is set to be handed more power to intervene in matches VAR is set to become more prominent than ever at next year’s World Cup, following a meeting of the world’s football law makers. The International FA Board’s Football and Technical Advisory Panels (IFAB) — a group made up of former players, coaches and […]
2 months ago
It provides a very different outlook. Whether you think VAR is beneficial or detrimental for the game, at times it can often cause chaos, unrest and controversy. Some sides may believe that they have it worse than others, whereas some may say over a season it evens itself out. Through the Professional Game Match Officials […]
7 months ago
“It’s so obvious that it’s not necessary for me to comment.” Liverpool heat Everton at Anfield last night, thanks to a controversial 57th minute goal from Diogo Jota. Luis Diaz was offside in the build-up to the goal, and while he did not touch the ball, he appeared to impede James Tarkowski’s clearance. There was […]
10 months ago
“The referee’s call of goal was checked by VAR” Thankfully for Brighton a controversial decision from VAR did not matter in their Premier League clash with Man United on Sunday, as they ran out 3-1 winners. At the time of Joao Pedro’s disallowed finish, the sides were level at 1-1, after goals from Yankuba Mentah […]
1 year ago
Howzat! Who thought we’d be talking about cricket at Euro 2024? With fans bamboozled by the latest piece of technology to enter the fray at Euro 2024 which has already caused major controversy, here’s a full explainer of the new tech, how it works as well as its potential implications going forward in Euro 2024. […]
1 year ago
Right on the eve of the tournament VAR offsides could be banned from Euro 2024 due to UEFA being taken to court just weeks before the start of the tournament. Euro 2024 begins on June 14 when host nation Germany play Scotland before England kick off their campaign two days later. However according to The […]
1 year ago