BBC

Is VAR any better in the rest of Europe's top leagues?

Lazio fans made their feelings about VAR clear during matches in January "I believe we forgot the reason why VAR was introduced," Uefa referees' chief Roberto Rosetti said last week. His choice of ...
Indiatimes

Happy Chinese New Year 2026 wishes: 50+ messages, greetings, quotes to celebrate Lunar New Year

As the Lunar New Year arrives, millions of people across Asia and around the world prepare to welcome a fresh beginning filled with hope, prosperity, and togetherness. Families gather, homes are ...
Sky Sports

VAR absence in FA Cup intensifies debate around technology: Should we keep, reform or remove it?

The officiating in Newcastle's FA Cup fourth-round win at Aston Villa should have been the perfect argument for VAR, yet the technology, not in use until the next ...
ESPN

Is soccer better without VAR? FA Cup shows nobody really knows

Cast your mind back to last month's FA Cup third round. Remember how "refreshing" it was to watch elite football without VAR? That's what so many players, coaches, fans and pundits agreed. You could ...
The New York Times

This is football without VAR. It’s not perfect, but is it better? No wonder even Eddie Howe is torn

Sandro Tonali of Newcastle complains to referee Chris Kavanagh during Saturday's FA Cup game against Aston Villa Serena Taylor/Newcastle United via Getty Images Isn’t it nice to have a weekend without ...
BBC

The big VAR debate: with, without or change its scope?

Would football be better without the video assistant referee (VAR) system? Premier League fans, managers and players got a reminder of what life was like without VAR in the FA Cup fourth round - and ...
BBC

'The officials looked petrified' - was Villa Park chaos advert for VAR?

Has there ever been a better advert for the video assistant referee? Newcastle's 3-1 FA Cup fourth-round win at Aston Villa was full of controversy, with the video assistant referee (VAR) once again ...
The Independent

Uefa refereeing chief issues VAR warning as he admits use of technology may have gone too far

UEFA’s referees’ chief has issued a stark warning that the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system risks becoming overly "microscopic" in its analysis of subjective decisions, straying from its original ...
Manchester Evening News

Man United receive VAR explanation after Casemiro goal ruled-out against West Ham

Manchester United had a goal ruled out for offside in the second-half of their Premier League trip to West Ham United after Casemiro was deemed to be offside. Tomas Soucek's opener put the Hammers ...
The Mirror

VAR verdict reached after Man City vs Liverpool farce with changes demanded

I know what you're thinking. Not another VAR debate! But here's the thing - we know VAR is going nowhere. Football's lawmakers have decided it is the present and the future so that is that. But how ...
ESPN

VAR review: Liverpool right about missed red card? Man City penalty fair?

Video assistant referee causes controversy every week in the Premier League, but how are decisions made and are they correct? This season, we take a look at the major incidents to examine and explain ...