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Real vs Atletico controversy reignites debate over VAR’s true purpose Maybe it is time to scrap VAR. Seriously, what is the point of having it? VAR was introduced to help eliminate major human errors.

The audio of the VAR making the decision to award Manchester City their winning goal during Sunday's Manchester derby has been released. The VAR overruled the decision made on the pitch that Erling ...

The decision was made to allow what ended up being Manchester City's winning goal in Sunday's game at Old Trafford. Michael Regan/Getty Images Matt Donohue, the video assistant referee (VAR) who ...

CHANCES ARE Matt Donohue will not be assigned a Manchester United match for a while. Donohue, the VAR who mistakenly recommended that Erling Haaland’s winner be allowed in Sunday’s derby, will be ...

MANCHESTER — Manchester United boss Michael Carrick looked angry as he called the decision “staggering” and the process behind it “worrying” as United defender Lisandro Martinez called it an ...

Wayne Rooney wants VAR scrapped. The Manchester United legend delivered his verdict after his old club's controversial single-goal defeat to City at Old Trafford in the fourth round of the Premier ...

Refereeing body Pro Ref has admitted an error after VAR awarded Manchester City their winning goal during Sunday's Manchester derby. Erling Haaland's goal - which ...

MANCHESTER, Sept 13 (Reuters) - The video assistant referee (VAR) was wrong to allow Erling Haaland's decisive goal in Manchester City's 1-0 win over Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday, ...

Norwegian oil and gas producer Var Energi VAR2.09%increase; up pointing triangle agreed to buy Oslo-listed peer BlueNord BNOR 1.50%increase; up pointing triangle in a cash and stock deal valued at ...

And so here we are. The World Cup finalists are set. After two compelling semifinals—one marked by France’s inability to cope with Spain’s discipline, the other marked by England’s tactically ...

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 ...