Coritiba defender Jacy Maranhão scored but saw his goal disallowed by VAR in a Brazilian Série A match. Celebrating, he jumped over advertising boards but fell into a tunnel hole, suffering a minor ankle injury, forcing his substitution.
Derek McInnes suffered a damaging home debut as Rangers manager following a 2-1 defeat to Hibernian. Meanwhile, Celtic cruised to a 5-1 win at Kilmarnock and Hearts beat Dundee United 4-0.
Assistant referee Sian Massey-Ellis has retired from officiating after more than 150 Premier League matches to take up a senior manager role with the Football Association supporting female officials.
Thomas Tuchel criticized World Cup refereeing as "unreliable and erratic" after England's 3-2 win over Mexico. He expressed frustration with decisions, including a red card for Jarell Quansah and a penalty against Harry Kane, warning of risks to teams due to poor officiating.
Donald Trump reportedly called FIFA president Gianni Infantino to lobby for the suspension of a one-match ban for US striker Folarin Balogun, ahead of the USMNT's World Cup match against Belgium. This intervention, reminiscent of a similar incident involving Garrincha in 1962, has sparked both elation and outrage.
VAR official Shaun Evans, cleared by FIFA after an investigation into a hand gesture, will return to duty for New Zealand's match against Egypt in Vancouver. Evans had been accused of making a white supremacy-associated sign, which he denied, calling it an "involuntary, subconscious twitch."
Chinese referees Ma Ning, Zhou Fei, and Fu Ming officiated the World Cup match between Curacao and Ecuador. This marks the first time a Chinese referee has led a World Cup game in 24 years, with goalkeeper Eloy Room setting a record for saves in the 0-0 draw.
Harry Kane scored a retaken penalty against Croatia after goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic was penalized for moving off his line. Kane explained his stuttered run-up was designed to draw the keeper out, a tactic he researched. The penalty was retaken due to both Livakovic and defender Josko Gvardiol moving too early.
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.
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.
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'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 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...
