It paints a very different picture There can be no doubt that VAR — and whether it makes football stronger — is an issue that divides football fans like no other. As well as occasionally doing its job properly, VAR has the potential to cause chaos, unrest and controversy. Overall, some teams tend to think […]

1 month ago

“Hopefully that will get rid of the chaos.” There’s no question that the VAR debate has reached boiling point after last week’s showdown between Tottenham and Liverpool. Luis Diaz’s perfectly onside goal being ruled offside was the straw that broke the camel’s back for many fans and those in the media. The controversial incident led […]

2 years ago

A step in the right direction, or an unwelcome change? Video Assistant Referees will be used in next year’s Premier League season. The 2019/2020 Premier League season will see the introduction of VAR, following its success around the world. VAR is already used in La Liga, Bundesliga, Serie A, Premeira Liga and was used in […]

8 years ago

The history of football is a history of refereeing mistakes. Monday night’s farcical misuse of VAR, which saw referee Enrique Caceres dither for minutes over whether to check the footage of a possible Portugal handball, eventually deciding to check, and then incorrectly awarding Iran an injury-time penalty, is just a digitally-enhanced chapter. VAR might be […]

8 years ago

There was A LOT of anger from fans tonight. Manchester United and Huddersfield went head-to-head on Saturday in their FA Cup tie, with a lot of changes made to the Man Utd side following their loss to Newcastle the weekend previous. Mata was one of the starting eleven, and he managed to score and everyone […]

8 years ago