Champions League
Champions League Referee Review: Key VAR Decisions
The first qualifying round of the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League ended with late penalties, extra-time drama and one…
Narek Smbatyan is the creator and lead analyst of The VAR Verdict. Driven by a passion for the technicalities of the sport, Narek provides a deep dive into the Laws of the Game to make sense of football’s most debated moments. By meticulously reviewing VAR protocols and officiating standards, The VAR Verdict serves as a bridge between the complex rulebook and the fans who live for the game.
Champions League
The first qualifying round of the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League ended with late penalties, extra-time drama and one…
World Cup 2026
Pierluigi Collina responds to Didier Deschamps‘ criticism after the France manager questioned whether referee Iván Barton was the…
World Cup 2026
The second semifinal of the 2026 FIFA World Cup delivered another fascinating contest, with Argentina defeating England to…
World Cup 2026
The 2026 FIFA World Cup Final referee has not yet been officially announced, but the appointment race has…
World Cup 2026
Croatia demands FIFA release VAR audio following one of the most controversial refereeing moments of the 2026 FIFA…
World Cup 2026
Iván Barton changed decision without VAR during the World Cup semifinal between France and Spain, creating confusion among…
World Cup 2026
France’s World Cup semi-final defeat to Spain did not end quietly. After the 2-0 loss, Didier Deschamps questioned…
World Cup 2026
The Spain penalty against France became the first major refereeing incident of the 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinal…
World Cup 2026
Argentina World Cup refereeing decisions have come under growing scrutiny before the semifinal against England. Several controversial incidents…
World Cup 2026
FIFA has officially appointed Ismail Elfath of the United States to referee the FIFA World Cup semifinal between…