International
More Than 100,000 Fans Demand a World Cup Final Replay: Can FIFA Actually Order One?
More than 100,000 supporters have signed a petition demanding that FIFA replay the 2026 World Cup final between…
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.
International
More than 100,000 supporters have signed a petition demanding that FIFA replay the 2026 World Cup final between…
Champions League
Anthony Taylor has ended a 20-year elite refereeing career after 831 matches. Michael Oliver is the obvious senior…
International
UEFA is reportedly telling its video officials not to copy FIFA’s controversial use of the mistaken-identity rule at…
Champions League
The Champions League returned only two days after the World Cup final, but the pressure on Europe’s referees…
Bundesliga
The Bundesliga referee group has been reduced from 24 to 22 officials for 2026/27. We examine the two…
Referee Guides
A defender makes contact with an attacker inside the penalty area. The attacker falls, the referee allows play…
International
UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin refused to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup final after a series of serious…
International
Referees are not assessed only on penalties and red cards. We explain how observers examine every major decision,…
Premier League
The Premier League’s traditional referee structure has been replaced ahead of 2026/27. We examine who has left, which…
World Cup 2026
Cristian Garay received only one match as the referee at the 2026 World Cup. It ended with two…