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FIFA says the controversial VAR intervention that sent off Breel Embolo restored justice, even though IFAB ruled that…

Jul 29, 202612 min read

A dangerous challenge escaped a red card, while VAR produced decisive interventions in Zagreb, Edinburgh and Dublin during…

Jul 29, 20268 min read

IFAB has confirmed that Breel Embolo should not have been sent off against Argentina after VAR incorrectly used…

Jul 28, 20267 min read

The 2026 FIFA World Cup delivered outstanding football, dramatic knockout matches and several excellent refereeing performances. It also…

Jul 20, 202616 min read

The 2026 World Cup refereeing decisions have produced almost as much debate as the goals, eliminations and dramatic…

Jul 17, 202612 min read

The first qualifying round of the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League ended with late penalties, extra-time drama and one…

Jul 16, 20268 min read

France’s World Cup semi-final defeat to Spain did not end quietly. After the 2-0 loss, Didier Deschamps questioned…

Jul 15, 20267 min read

The World Cup knockout stage has reached the point where every referee decision feels bigger, every VAR check…

Jul 2, 20267 min read

The World Cup 2026 group stage has already delivered major refereeing talking points: a disputed Mbappé penalty appeal,…

Jun 19, 202613 min read

Saturday’s top 5 league referee decisions were led by one major La Liga flashpoint: Barcelona’s win at Atlético…

Apr 4, 20267 min read

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