Ange Postecoglou, the Tottenham Hotspur manager, expresses his dissatisfaction with the evolution of football influenced by technology, particularly VAR. Following a controversial decision during a match, he voiced concerns over how quickly the game is changing and questioned the public’s…
Ange Postecoglou, manager of Tottenham Hotspur, voiced his concerns over the rapid changes in football due to technology, specifically VAR. Following a match where a goal was ruled offside, he expressed surprise at how fans have adapted to these changes….
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta expressed his disappointment over a controversial penalty decision that denied his team a win against Brighton in the Premier League. Following an early goal from Ethan Nwaneri, Joao Pedro equalized for Brighton from the spot after…
For the upcoming Carabao Cup semi-finals, referees in England will announce video assistant referee (VAR) decisions directly to supporters in stadiums. This trial aims to enhance transparency and understanding of key rulings, including decisions on handball and offside. The trial…
In a recent Premier League match, Brentford manager Thomas Frank insisted a player’s arm swing warranted a red card, while Brighton’s manager Fabian Hurzeler disagreed. The former referee Mark Clattenburg weighed in, noting that an attempted strike could lead to…
On Monday, firefighters in the Var department conducted around a hundred interventions due to strong winds, causing significant damage but no reported injuries. By Tuesday morning, over 1,000 households were without electricity. The yellow weather alert has been lifted, and…
Scottish FA officials voiced concerns over a recent VAR decision during a match, with referee Willie Collum criticizing the communication between officials regarding the penalty call. Collum argued that the VAR team did not adequately analyze the incident leading to…
A violent clash during the PSG versus Monaco match on December 18, where Gianluigi Donnarumma suffered a facial injury, has raised questions about referee François Letexier’s decision not to penalize Monaco’s Wilfried Singo. Despite the injury leading to significant damage…
Rangers manager Philippe Clement expressed frustration over a potential penalty not awarded during a recent match. Following the incident involving Vaclav Cerny, Clement revealed he received numerous messages suggesting a foul occurred just inside the box. Despite this, many, including…
The red card issued to Basel’s Bénie Traoré during a recent match has stirred controversy and prompted discussions on officiating standards in Swiss football. After a disputed foul, Xherdan Shaqiri criticized the decision, calling it a clear mistake. Traoré had…
Evangelos Marinakis, the owner of Nottingham Forest, expresses that he does not regret his actions following significant VAR mistakes he attributes to match officials. He received a five-match stadium ban for his actions after a recent Premier League loss to…
FIFA is experimenting with a new system called Football Video Support (FVS), allowing coaches to contest referee decisions during matches. Unlike the Video Assistant Referee (VAR), FVS relies on coach requests to review plays and is intended to be a…
