Daily Express

Arsenal most VAR-affected club in Europe as Premier League delays reach 19 hours

The Premier League is the most VAR disrupted league in Europe - with VAR descisions causing 19 hours of delays every season. According to research which gathered the data from the 2017-2025 seasons, ...
Daily Express

Arsenal told VAR decision was wrong as Premier League confirm big title race mistake

11:27, Fri, May 15, 2026 Updated: 11:35, Fri, May 15, 2026 Mikel Arteta's Arsenal have been informed that Everton should have been awarded a penalty in their recent 3-3 draw with Manchester City, ...
BBC

Three more VAR errors take mistake tally to 23

Three more video assistant referee errors have been confirmed by the Premier League's Key Match Incidents panel, taking the total this season to 23. It is a 35% increase on last season, with 17 at the ...
The Guardian

Why are we getting more, not less, VAR? Football will not kill its golden goose

In generating a constant stream of outrage, debate and engagement, much-reviled tech has become its own spectacle “Just keep delaying,” Darren England tells the referee, Chris Kavanagh, at West Ham on ...
Sky

EFL clubs reject VAR system

English Football League (EFL) clubs have opposed bringing in a VAR challenge system for managers in the Championship. After a demo last month, there will continue to be no VAR in the EFL next season, ...
Sky Sports

EFL clubs oppose introduction of VAR challenge system in the Championship

EFL clubs have opposed the introduction of a VAR challenge system for managers in the Championship. Sky Sports News understands the PGMO provided a demonstration about how it would work at last ...
BBC

Championship clubs reject bringing in VAR next season

Championship clubs have turned down the chance to introduce a version of the video assistant referee system for next season. Football Video Support (FVS), a variation of VAR which needs fewer ...
World Soccer Talk

FIFA to introduce key VAR changes and new anti-time wasting rules ahead of 2026 World Cup

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 ...
The New York Times

This is football without VAR. It’s not perfect, but is it better? No wonder even Eddie Howe is torn

Sandro Tonali of Newcastle complains to referee Chris Kavanagh during Saturday's FA Cup game against Aston Villa Serena Taylor/Newcastle United via Getty Images Isn’t it nice to have a weekend without ...
The New York Times

VAR has become too ‘microscopic’, says UEFA head of refereeing

Roberto Rosetti, UEFA’s head of refereeing, believes VAR has become too “microscopic” and claims the reason for the technology’s introduction in the first place has been forgotten. The 58-year-old, a ...
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The VAR Dilemma: Has It Made Football Better? Or Is It Fueling the Chaos

Heading into the new season, the VAR remains a talking point as sections of fans and pundits are against the use of the technology in sports today, while some are for it. VAR was introduced to help ...