Tags: VAR
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NewsWhy is VAR being used in the Premier League?
This is probably two questions depending on your tone and views on VAR. So let’s break them down.
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MailboxVAR has murdered the beautiful game – and you’re all guilty
The Mailbox says we deserve everything we're getting from VAR. Also: a left-field prediction for Pep...
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F365 FeaturesPL keepers already adapted to VARcical new penalty rules
Of all PL penalties saved last season, 87.5% would have been legal under the new rules. Down with retakes.
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Johnny NicOn VAR: Football should be poetry, not mathematics
If the game is worth any money, it is worth it because of the human fallibility at its core, not despite it.
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MailboxIf you watch football for the controversy, try another sport…
The Sunday Mailbox offers WWE as an alternative if you don't like VAR. Also: Klopp, English coaches, handball...
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NewsEFL opt for no VAR in Championship play-off final
Video assistant referees will not be used in the Championship play-off final despite £180m being at stake.
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NewsFA refuses to respond to FA Cup VAR criticism
The lack of VAR at Swansea was weird. Obviously the FA won't indulge us with a comment...
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VAR, huh? Even Spain is wondering what it’s good for now…
VAR is not only a bone of contention on these shores. La Liga is struggling with its introduction too.
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NewsPL clubs ‘agree in principle’ to use VAR from next season
Premier League clubs have "agreed in principle" to bring in the VAR system from next season.
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NewsMark Hughes urges PL to come out of ‘dark ages’
Mark Hughes wants VAR: "I was surprised they didn't introduce it at the beginning of this year."
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F365 SaysLiverpool and Wolves disallowed goals reignite VAR debate
A sense of injustice can be a powerful tool for driving change. Will fan sentiment force technology in?
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NewsVAR could be used in Champions League this season
VAR could be used in the Champions League next season, it is claimed.
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MailboxIt’s the World Cup of chaos; climb aboard…
VAR madness, sackings, big teams in crisis, goals galore. This is brilliant...
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MailboxMails: Neymar would be at Everton if he wasn’t Brazilian…
Neymar cops it while Messi is defended in the Mailbox. Also: goal of the tournament, VAR, and sexy Shaq...
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NewsEngland defender admits VAR is still ‘a cloudy situation’
Kyle Walker still isn;t completely clear on VAR and whether players can ask refs for reviews...
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MailboxMails: First the worst, second the best for England…
Gareth Southgate might want to think about chucking the Belgium game. Plus: VAR's alright, y'know...
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MailboxIs the World Cup being taken over by VAR?
Mails on VAR, Iceland, France, Deschamps, Ronaldo and commentary...
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NewsKlopp reacts after PL votes against VAR introduction
“It needs to be fixed,” says Klopp, who suggests VAR would not have cleared up Real Madrid's penalty.
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NewsJamie VARdy: Nobody knows what’s going on
England striker Jamie Vardy says "no-one knows what is going on" with VAR after Italy's late penalty.
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NewsFIFA rubber-stamps use of VAR at World Cup
"We need to live with the times," said Gianni Infantino. "We're going to have our first World Cup with VAR."
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VAR ‘almost perfect’ says FIFA chief following World Cup approval
IFAB has approved the use of VAR after testing it in 1000 matches. None in England, presumably.
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NewsSpurs defender: VAR was ‘an absolute disgrace’
Rose reflects on Spurs' win: "We got the job done under shambolic circumstances through the game."
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MailboxMails: Other fans, not prices, are the problem…
We have a range of views over why football can't and won't attract young fans. Also: VAR, perfect hat-tricks, and the ref's secret code...
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MailboxIs VAR the product of a secondary school competition?
We have a mailbox thanks to VAR. We also have a very strong mail about fans' behaviour.
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MailboxMails: It’s VARy bad to use technology to rob Mata…
Should VAR be used for marginal offsides? Plus, some thoughts on Spurs, Bobby Robson and more...
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MailboxHow much must United spend to help £89m Pogba?
Jose gets plenty of stick for Pogba's struggles but when will the player take responsibility?
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Johnny NicVAR is a battle in war for the soul of football…
David Wagner hates it and even if authorities ever get it right, Johnny Nic says it's fundamentally wrong...
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Johnny NicVAR is a battle in war for the soul of football…
VAR is a knife about to cut a deep, life-threatening wound into the PL. It's a question of philosophy.
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MailboxMails: Liverpool fans, your manager is a fraud…
Now that's an eye-catching start to the week. We also have thoughts on VAR, Alexis Sanchez and more...
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NewsNorwich defender makes ‘brutally honest’ admission
Timm Klose admits he fouled Chelsea's Willian in a decision which ignited VAR controversy...