England fans have been left frustrated by the goalless draw against Ghana, but were Thomas Tuchel's side fortunate not to ...

Referee Danny Makkelie speaks to Miguel Almiron, left, of Paraguay and Tim Ream of the United States as VAR check is underway ...

VAR has changed how soccer is officiated and it has new powers at the 2026 World Cup. Here is how the video review system works.

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Everton were trailing 1-0 against Arsenal and could have been awarded a penalty had there been a VAR intervention for an incident during their game Arsenal and Chelsea were the biggest beneficiaries ...

The video assistant referee (VAR) is one of the most controversial aspects of soccer today. At the 2026 FIFA World Cup, it will again take center stage, providing the final word on many of each ...

“Today, I have realized how difficult and how big a referee’s job is,” Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta acknowledged after watching Chris Kavanagh come to a decision, which afforded his side an almighty ...

LONDON --By god, they've gotten away with one here. If Arsenal do go on to win the league, it will have been in spite of what they did Sunday. Not just the goal they conceded at the death that never ...

Arsenal were the beneficiaries of one of the most contentious decisions in VAR history in the closing minutes of their 1-0 victory over West Ham. West Ham had scored an equaliser, but after a long VAR ...

Supply chain manufacturers have begun producing components for the iPhone 18 Pro’s variable aperture camera system, according to a new report. It marks a significant milestone ahead of the device’s ...

The latest FSA survey also found that nine out of ten Premier League fans believe VAR has made football less enjoyable. Mike Hewitt / Getty Images Three out of four Premier League fans want to scrap ...

Rule changes and technological innovations have been a constant in soccer in recent years, aimed at speeding up the game and preventing referee errors that could impact match results. Ahead of the ...