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Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany was furious after Paris Saint-Germain escaped a red card and a penalty kick in two separate handball incidents during their Champions League match.
Spartak Moscow defeated CSKA 1-0 in the Russian Cup Regional Path final, with Rusan Litvinov scoring the decisive goal. The match featured a VAR decision that overturned a red card.
Former FIFA referee Igor Fedotov analyzes the VAR decision to cancel Ivan Oblyakov's red card during the Russian Cup final between Spartak and CSKA, calling it the correct call.
In a pivotal moment during the Russian Cup final between Spartak and CSKA, referee Kirill Levnikov used VAR to overturn a red card issued to CSKA midfielder Ivan Oblyakov in the 68th minute.
Shakhtar Donetsk manager Arda Turan remains hopeful despite a 3-1 first-leg deficit against Crystal Palace, emphasizing the team's resilience and the symbolic significance of their European run amidst conflict.
Aalborg Håndbold secures a spot in the Champions League Final 4 after a tense 37-36 win over Sporting CP, with goalkeeper Niklas Landin delivering a standout performance.
Atlético de Madrid's Champions League elimination by Arsenal was overshadowed by controversial refereeing decisions, particularly the surreal amount of added time at the end of the match.
Milorad Mazhich, head of the RFU refereeing department, supported the VAR decision to disallow John Cordoba's goal for Krasnodar against Akron in the RPL, citing an attacking foul.
French referee Willy Delajod selected for VAR duty at 2026 FIFA World Cup, joining seven other French officials. FIFA's decision highlights France's growing influence in global football officiating.
Spanish media outlets Marca, AS, and Mundo Deportivo express fury over refereeing decisions in the Arsenal vs. Atletico Madrid Champions League semi-final, citing missed penalties and controversial calls.
Juventus fans are concerned about the referee for the Lecce-Juve match due to a past grave error that cost them a defeat, with VAR also a worry.
The referee for Lecce-Juve is one 'welcome' to Inter and involved in a past controversy. Juventus fans recall a serious error that cost them a defeat, with VAR
Betis secured a 3-0 victory over Real Oviedo after a controversial tackle by Amrabat on Thiago Fernández was not penalized by referee Adrián Cordero Vega or
A contentious incident during the Arsenal vs Atlético de Madrid match saw Atlético's Giuliano allegedly fouled in the box by Arsenal's Calafiori, with no penalty awarded. The decision sparked outrage among Atlético players and staff, who viewed it as a clear refereeing error.
A surprise twist ahead of Fenerbahçe's extraordinary congress as Aydınlar pulls out, allowing Safi to step in with a bold 'I am here!' declaration.
Fırat Aydınus, former referee and Hürriyet columnist, analyzed the controversial penalty in the Turkish Cup semifinal between Beşiktaş and Konyaspor, calling it incorrect and decisive. The call has sparked debate over officiating standards in Turkish football.
Arsenal secured their first Champions League final appearance in two decades, but the match was dominated by referee Daniel Siebert's failure to award penalties. Marc Degryse and Diego Simeone issued scathing criticism.
Carlos Clos Gómez, formerly in charge of VAR operations for Spain's refereeing committee, has been appointed as the new head of refereeing for the Czech Republic. The move marks a significant international role for the experienced official.
The Ziraat Türkiye Kupası semi-final between Beşiktaş and Konyaspor has its VAR and AVAR referees announced, adding a layer of scrutiny to the crucial clash.
During Atlético Madrid's second-half surge against Arsenal, VAR intervened twice to check potential penalties. A foul on Pubill was deemed to have prevented a clear penalty on Griezmann, while a separate incident involving Giuliano was also reviewed.