10 controversial VAR decisions in football
The introduction of VAR in the summer of 2016 was welcomed with mixed feelings. While some feel that the technology would solve the long-term problem of video replays, some clubs feel threatened that the technology could be made to tweak decisions and results.
UEFA president, Ceferin condemns VAR use
UEFA president, Aleksander Ceferin says the game of football (soccer) is changing and the game requires uncertainty but referees need to take responsibility on the field, not Video Assistant Referee (VAR). The head of European soccer body also stated that UEFA would propose soccer’s rulemaking IFAB make changes to the way the VAR system, officially […]
Brighton 0-2 Leicester: Dramatic VAR penalty re-take as Leicester win
There was late VAR drama in Leicester’s 2-0 win at Brighton on Saturday as Jamie Vardy was made to re-take a penalty after James Maddison’s rebounded goal was disallowed. After a goalless first half, there was no shortage of drama and Leicester took the lead in a classic counter-attack which was finished off coolly by […]
Mourinho continues Premier League romance with Tottenham appointment
Mourinho By Emmanuel Okogba Jose Mourinho’s appointment as Tottenham’s new head coach makes it his fourth spell in England managing three clubs. He replaces Mauricio Pochettino who was axed after managing to gather a paltry 14 points from their opening 12 Premier League games this season, sitting at a surprising 14th position – a clear […]
Why VAR cannot work in Nigerian Football League — Sports enthusiasts
Some sports stakeholders in Nasarawa state on Thursday observed that the use of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) in local football fixtures in the country would fail due to certain obvious reasons.
Europe’s top club coaches express concerns over VAR
Some of the best European coaches participated in UEFA’s Elite Coaches Forum on Monday, with the VAR being one of the main points of discussion. ALSO READ: Spanish record goalscorer David Villa announces his retirement Zinedine Zidane, who was the only LaLiga Santander representative, joined Pep Guardiola, Jurgen Klopp, Carlo Ancelotti, Unai Emery, Maurizio Sarri, Massimiliano […]
