Harry Kane scored England's opening goal against Croatia from a penalty, but only after VAR intervention. The initial penalty was saved by Dominik Livakovic, but retaken because Livakovic was off his line. Additionally, Josko Gvardiol encroached into the area, impacting a potential rebound shot.
Harry Kane revealed his stuttered penalty run-up was a tactic to draw out Croatia's goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic, who was penalized for being off his line. Kane scored on the retake after his initial penalty was saved.
Fifa's disciplinary committee has cleared World Cup VAR official Shaun Evans after he was accused of making a hand gesture associated with white supremacists. Evans stated he was unaware of the gesture's meaning and it was an involuntary twitch.
FIFA's disciplinary committee cleared VAR official Shaun Evans after he was accused of making a hand gesture associated with white supremacists. Evans stated he was unaware of the gesture's meaning and it was an involuntary twitch.
FIFA has cleared VAR official Shaun Evans after an investigation into a hand gesture made during Germany's 7-1 win over Curacao. Evans stated it was an "involuntary, subconscious twitch" and not a deliberate message.
An investigation into the death of Baby Justin raises questions about why an inquest was never held. A One Nation official with a history of racist social media posts is revealed. Locals discuss the impact of a shark attack. Cape Verde shocked Spain in the World Cup.
An investigation into the death of Baby Justin raises questions about why an inquest was never held. A One Nation official with a history of racist social media posts is revealed, and locals react to a shark attack. Cape Verde shocked Spain in the World Cup.
Fifa is investigating a hand gesture made by VAR official Shaun Evans before Germany's 7-1 win over Curacao. Evans made an upside-down 'OK' sign, which can be associated with white supremacy, leading to social media speculation. Fifa has not officially commented but is seeking answers from Evans.
A FIFA discrimination monitor has called for a VAR official to be removed from the World Cup after he made a gesture resembling a white supremacist sign during Germany's opening game. The "OK" symbol, when inverted, has been designated a hate symbol by the ADL.
PGMO chief Howard Webb admitted referee Michael Salisbury wrongly allowed Matheus Cunha's goal for Manchester United against Nottingham Forest due to a handball by Bryan Mbuemo. Webb stated Salisbury should have disallowed the goal after reviewing the incident.
Hearts missed out on the Scottish Premiership title after a dramatic final day. Despite leading for 250 days, a late goal from Daizen Maeda secured the title for Celtic. The game was also marred by a pitch invasion.
Premier League's Key Match Incidents panel confirms 3 more VAR errors, totaling 23 this season, including 2 unawarded penalties for holding offences and 1 wrongly awarded penalty.
A controversial VAR decision in a Scottish football match between Celtic and Motherwell sparks widespread criticism, highlighting the system's flaws and its detrimental impact on the fan experience, with calls for its removal.
Pep Guardiola expresses frustration with refereeing decisions, citing recent controversies and past experiences, emphasizing the need for his team to perform better to overcome such issues.
VAR will rule on corners and second yellows at World CupPGMO fears change will put more pressure on officialsThe Premier League is to reject widening the scope of VAR next season after talks with the refereeing body Professional Game Match Officials (PGMO). Under a regulation change approved by the International Football Association Board (Ifab) in February, the video assistant referee will be permitted to rule on the award of corners and second yellow cards from next month, with referees to use the powers at the World Cup after a request from Fifa.Ifab has made the new law discretionary, however, allowing leagues and competitions to decide whether to adopt it. The Premier League’s final decision will be made by the clubs at their annual general meeting next month, but PGMO has advised against extending the use of VAR. Continue reading...
After a tough season the 19-year-old has made his mark in Arsenal’s midfield at a crucial stageThe way Myles Lewis-Skelly framed the story, it was akin to an act of God. And what about Ian Wright? The Arsenal club legend can be relied upon for heart-on-the-sleeve hyperbole and did not disappoint on Sunday as he reflected on the West Ham goal that was not; the most significant video assistant referee-inspired overrule of them all.On the pitch at the London Stadium, the referee, Chris Kavanagh, announced via his microphone that West Ham’s Pablo had fouled the Arsenal goalkeeper, David Raya, and Callum Wilson’s 95th-minute equaliser would be disallowed. “Final decision, direct free-kick.” Continue reading...
Club plan to contact PGMO after Wilson strike ruled outThey are angry about what they regard as inconsistencyWest Ham intend to complain to the referees’ body Professional Game Match Officials over the decision to disallow Callum Wilson’s goal after David Raya was deemed to have been fouled by Pablo Felipe. The drama dealt another blow to their hopes of staying in the Premier League and the club plan to contact PGMO to seek clarity over why Pablo was penalised.Although West Ham accept their complaint is unlikely to get them anywhere they are also expected to ask for the audio between the referee, Chris Kavanagh, and the video assistant referee, Darren England. Kavanagh was advised by England to go the pitchside monitor to review the incident. Continue reading...
Former England and Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney believes the video assistant referee "did a really good job" in disallowing West Ham's late equaliser against Arsenal.
Nobody wants to see their team robbed by a missed officiating decision. But as scrutiny over video assistant refereeing or umpiring continues, some are wondering whether it's all worth it.
Gianluca Rocchi, head of Italy's top football refereeing body CAN, has suspended himself after being placed under investigation for complicity in sporting fraud. The prosecutor alleges Rocchi agreed to assign specific officials for certain Inter games and inappropriately intervened in VAR decisions. Inter and their directors are not under investigation. The scandal echoes Calciopoli, though lawyers note this involves far fewer people. With Inter likely to seal the Serie A title this weekend, the controversy threatens to overshadow the title celebration.
