World Cup penalties record broken as VAR drama continues
Russia 2018 has broken the record for the most penalties awarded in a World Cup, with VAR continuing to dominate the debate.
Watch: Granqvist penalty secures win for Sweden
Sweden needed a second-half penalty, given after a VAR consultation, to edge past South Korea and move joint top of Group F.
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Technology helps France beat Australia
Antoine Griezmann scored the first penalty given by VAR in World Cup history as France edged past Australia 2-1 in their Group C opener.
Garcia would welcome VAR after controversy
His team were helped by a controversial late decision, but Marseille coach Rudi Garcia wants the video assistant referee (VAR) introduced.
‘An absolute joke’ – Roma president Pallotta calls for VAR
James Pallotta did not hide his feelings following Roma’s Champions League semi-final loss against Liverpool, taking aim at the officials.
Premier League clubs vote against use of VAR for 2018-19
The VAR system will continue to be trialled in England next season after Premier League clubs voted against its full implementation.
VAR will have a love-hate relationship with football fans
After Real Madrid were awarded a controversial stoppage-time penalty by Michael Oliver in their quarter-final Champions League clash against Juventus, many enraged football fans have called for VAR’s immediate implementation, writes DEAN WORKMAN.
Falcao: VAR could kill football
After watching Paris Saint-Germain benefit from VAR in last Saturday’s Coupe de la Ligue final, AS Monaco striker Radamel Falcao revealed that he believes that the technology could ‘kill football’.
Fifa approves use of VAR at WC
Fifa has approved the use of video assistant referees (VAR) for the first time at the World Cup during a meeting of the organisation’s council in Bogata.