BBC

Only use VAR when error blatant - referee chiefs

VAR was first used at a World Cup in 2018 and introduced in the Premier League for the 2019-20 season Video assistant referees should only be used to change "blatantly incorrect" decisions and clear ...
BBC

Only use VAR when error blatant - referee chiefs

Video assistant referees should only be used to change "blatantly incorrect" decisions and clear missed incidents, say European refereeing officials. Chief refereeing officers from all 55 European ...
Wired

The Problem With VAR at the 2026 World Cup Isn’t the Technology—It’s Who Interprets It

The video assistant referee system, or VAR, has led to some controversial calls at the 2026 World Cup. Here’s why. Egypt was eliminated from the tournament with a 3-2 loss to Argentina, after having ...
The Sun

Fifa release statement on controversial decision three hours after World Cup match following VAR technology outage

FIFA were forced to release a statement over a VAR fault after a controversial decision at the World Cup. Switzerland faced Qatar in their Group B opener on Saturday. Qatar grabbed a dramatic ...
ESPN

VAR explained by former referee: How will it work at World Cup?

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 ...
TheServerSide

JavaScript vs. TypeScript: What's the difference?JavaScript vs. TypeScript: What's the difference?

Can you explain object-oriented programming to me like I'm 5 years old? Probably not. But here's a straightforward explanation of what OOP is ... Use Spring MVC MultipartFile, Java Path APIs and the ...
Forbes

Scope Leap: A High-Performer Problem That Leaders Must Watch For

As leaders, many of us are familiar with scope creep, the phenomenon where a project starts expanding little by little without the necessary resources, capacity or deadline shifts to support the ...
nytimes.com

Three in four Premier League fans want VAR scrapped, new survey finds

The latest FSA survey also found that nine out of ten Premier League fans believe VAR has made football less enjoyable. Mike Hewitt / Getty Images Three out of four Premier League fans want to scrap ...
ESPN

VAR review: Analyzing VAR drama for Liverpool's Mac Allister

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 ...
Opinion

Officials need VAR after FA Cup mistakes - Rooney

Wayne Rooney says "referees need help" after big mistakes were made during an FA Cup weekend with VAR. READ MORE: The big VAR debate: with, without or change its scope?
nytimes.com

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 ...