VAR controversy behind Germany’s FIFA World Cup 2026 exit
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The video assistant referee (VAR) is one of the most controversial aspects of soccer today. At the 2026 FIFA World Cup, it will again take center stage, providing the final word on many of each match's most controversial calls. But how exactly does VAR work?
UEFA has announced that more detailed VAR explanations will be part of officiating changes introduced at this summer’s European Championship in an attempt to improve clarity around decisions. Big screens in stadiums will be used to communicate the ...
Considered the most iconic competition in the sport, the FIFA World Cup isn't often the testing ground for new rules. Yet with the game seemingly at a crossroads with the rapidly changing tactical narrative in the sport, the official rules adjudication ...
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Between what was nominally the 70th and 73rd minutes of Barcelona Femeni’s 8-0 win against Alhama CF last weekend, Claudia Pina scored twice — but the VAR review of her second goal took more than five minutes to get through. Video refereeing has only ...
Video Assistant Referee or what is popularly known as VAR is one of the most controversial systems introduced in football. VAR is basically a match official in association football who reviews decisions made by the head referee with the use of video ...
Jurgen Klopp reacted to Germany's World Cup loss to Paraguay, which included a controversial disallowed goal call.
Jürgen Klopp has slammed the VAR decision to rule out a Germany goal in extra time against Paraguay, following the shock exit of the four-time world champions in the round-of-32.
