FIFA to test semi-automated offside technology World soccer's governing body FIFA will test its semi-automated offside technology at the Arab Cup 2021 which begins in Qatar on Tuesday, with Chief Refereeing … Soccer • 29 Nov 21
Women's league 'second-class citizens' without VAR Women's Super League players are being treated like "second-class citizens" due to the absence of the Video Assistant Referee system and goal line technology, Chelsea … Soccer • 06 Sep 21
Van Basten urges offside rule to be scrapped Former Netherlands forward Marco van Basten has called on football's lawmakers to consider scrapping the offside rule, saying the sport would be better off without … Soccer • 25 Mar 21
FIFA wants uniform global use of VAR, says Collina FIFA wants VAR reviews to be applied in the same way across all competitions, as they take over direct responsibility for the system. Soccer • 09 Jul 20
Five subs and a VAR cessation among FIFA amendments Football's lawmakers have approved a temporary rule change that will allow each side up to five substitutes per match, while opening up the prospect for … Soccer • 08 May 20
McGrath calls for NFL-style 'challenges' in hurling Former Tipperary hurler Shane McGrath believes an NFL style challenge system for managers to call for on-field refereeing reviews would prove beneficial in hurling GAA • 21 Jan 20
Alan Kelly believes 'misconception' exists about VAR Irish referee Alan Kelly insists that football's Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system has been successful overall. Alan Kelly • 07 Jan 20
VAR is a 'mess' but there's no way back - UEFA chief UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has admitted VAR is "a mess" but said there is no going back from the use of video technology. Soccer • 04 Dec 19
Africa Cup of Nations to use VAR from quarter-finals The Video Assistant Referee system will be introduced from the quarter-final stage of the Africa Cup of Nations. Soccer • 09 Jul 19
VAR won't focus on handballs in Premier League The Video Assistant Referee will not be used to police a hard line on handballs when the technology is used in the Premier League for … Soccer • 08 Jul 19
FIFA defends VAR ahead of World Cup quarter-finals FIFA have defended its VAR review system, saying referees had reached a 98% accuracy rate in decision-making during the group stage of the women's World … Soccer • 26 Jun 19
VAR extended to Nations League finals Video Assistant Referees will be used at this summer's Nations League finals, UEFA has announced. Soccer • 03 Jun 19
RTÉ panel at odds over latest VAR call The RTÉ panel were not in agreement over the VAR incident and Richie Sadlier wanted to make it clear to Liam Brady why contact doesn't … World Cup 2018 • 22 Jun 18
Video killed the controversial call? Your guide to VAR The Video Assistant Referee system is set to be used at a World Cup finals for the first time in Russia. Eoin Ryan explains all. World Cup • 15 Jun 18
Video Assistant Referees set to be used at World Cup Video Assistant Referees are set to be used at this year's World Cup after the system was unanimously approved on a permanent basis at the … Soccer • 03 Mar 18
Video killing fan fun as spectators turn on VAR Supporters are unhappy with impact VAR is having on their matchday experience, with Tottenham's shambolic 6-1 FA Cup win in Wembley the latest example. Soccer • 01 Mar 18
Blatter appeals for VAR to be abandoned at World Cup Disgraced former Fifa president Sepp Blatter took to Twitter appealing for "Guardians of Laws of the Game" to ensure the World Cup would not be … Soccer • 01 Mar 18
Rose and ref slam 'shambolic' VAR performance Former Premier League referee Mark Halsey believes mistakes were made when Tottenham's "perfectly good goal" against Rochdale was ruled out by the Video Assistant Referee. Soccer • 01 Mar 18
'Very encouraging' signs for World Cup VAR Video replays look set to be used at the World Cup this summer after the game's law-makers described the results from two years' of trials … Soccer • 23 Jan 18
VAR the future of the game, says Wenger The Video Assistant Referee system may have some "hiccups" along the way, but it remains the future of the game, according to Arsenal boss Arsene … Soccer • 18 Jan 18
Conte says that VAR needs to be improved Chelsea manager Antonio Conte said the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system must be improved after his side's controversial penalty shoot-out win over Norwich in their … Soccer • 18 Jan 18
Hodgson congratulates video ref on 'correct' call Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson admitted Brighton striker Glenn Murray's winning goal was not a handball as there was a hint of controversy on the … Soccer • 08 Jan 18
Brighton strike late to beat Palace as VAR era begins An 87th-minute goal from substitute Glenn Murray gave Brighton a 2-1 win over Crystal Palace in the FA Cup third round in the first competitive … Soccer • 08 Jan 18
VAR - The FAQs The Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system will be used in competitive English football for the first time tonight when Brighton host Crystal Palace in the … Soccer • 08 Jan 18
