Premier League
March 31 World Cup qualifying finals: the key referee decisions and our verdicts
The March 31 World Cup qualifying finals delivered pressure, drama and one huge red-card moment. Here is The…
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.
Premier League
The March 31 World Cup qualifying finals delivered pressure, drama and one huge red-card moment. Here is The…
International
UEFA’s March 31 World Cup 2026 European play-off finals will send four more nations to the tournament, and…
Premier League
A new Football Supporters’ Association survey has delivered another sharp warning to the Premier League: supporters are not…
La Liga
The Fede Valverde red card appeal is over, and Real Madrid did not get the decision overturned. The…
International
Spain beat Serbia 3-0, but the most useful refereeing discussion from Villarreal came in two moments: Fermín López’s…
International
The biggest talking point in England’s 1-1 draw with Uruguay was not Ben White’s comeback goal, but the…
Champions League
The UEFA Champions League VAR transparency page is a real shift in how major decisions are explained. UEFA…
World Cup 2026
World Cup 2026 European play-off referee decisions on March 26 were not defined by one giant scandal, but…
World Cup 2026
The World Cup 2026 European play-off semi-final referees have been confirmed for today’s eight one-leg ties, with major…
International
Racism in football is no longer something the game can push into a post-match statement. Recent cases involving…