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VAR

August 29, 2022

Saint-Maximin’s volley earns Newcastle draw at Wolves

Allan Saint-Maximin struck a thunderous volley in the final minute to rescue a point for Newcastle United in a 1-1 draw at Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Wolverhampton vs Newcastle
June 14, 2022

2022 World Cup: FIFA to use semi-automated offside VAR

The IFAB also is investigating how to reduce time-wasting, with the ball usually in action for just 54 minutes of a 90-minute match.

FIFA/VAR system
March 22, 2022

Referee Mike Dean to retire end of season; could continue as VAR official

Dean has officiated in 553 matches, issued 114 red cards, 2,026 yellow cards and awarded 184 penalties.

Mike Dean
March 10, 2022

Real Madrid into quarter-finals; PSG blame VAR for Champions League exit

Mauricio Pochettino slammed match officials and questioned why VAR was not used to rule out Real Madrid’s first goal against PSG in their 1-3 loss.

Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe
February 5, 2022

Middlesbrough dump out Man United from FA Cup

Anthony Elanga’s miss saw Boro celebrate a famous penalty kicks shootout victory at Old Trafford.

January 10, 2022

AFCON: Senegal narrowly beat Zimbabwe

Sadio Mane fired in a winner for Teranga Lions from the spot in the 90+6 minute, snatching three points from the Zimbabweans.

Sadio Mane
January 12, 2021

EPL: Sheffield United in rare win, pip Newcastle 1-0

Sharp took a few deep breaths and sent the excellent Darlow the wrong way.

EPL: Sheffield United in rare win, pip Newcastle 1-0