VAR official says hand gesture was 'involuntary, subconscious twitch'

Video assistant referee Shaun Evans has denied "intentionally" making a hand gesture "to communicate a message, affiliation, ...

Fifa seeks explanation over VAR official's hand gesture

Fifa is seeking an explanation over a hand gesture made by video assistant referee Shaun Evans before Germany's 7-1 win over ...

What is VAR? How video replay helped USMNT vs. Paraguay, and why you'll see it a lot more at the World Cup

It didn't take long for the first significant VAR review of the 2026 World Cup. And it definitely won't be the last. USMNT ...

What is VAR in Soccer? Video Review Rules Explained for The 2026 FIFA World Cup

A simple guide to how VAR works in soccer, what decisions can be reviewed and how video replay will be used during the 2026 ...
ESPN

VAR explained by former referee: How will it work at World Cup?

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 ...
The Hacker News

TrapDoor Supply Chain Attack Spreads Credential-Stealing Malware via npm, PyPI, and CratesIO

TrapDoor spread 34 malicious packages across npm, PyPI, and Crates.io, stealing developer credentials and enabling persistence.
ESPN

VAR review: Arsenal should've got a red card in crucial win over Burnley

Video assistant referee causes controversy every week whether it be the Premier League, Champions League or FA Cup, but how are decisions made and are they correct? This season, we take a look at the ...
Sky Sports

Q&A: Was VAR call for Celtic penalty at Motherwell ‘clear cut’ or ‘worst decision in history’?

It is the decision that has got the footballing world talking. Celtic’s match-winning penalty at Fir Park. Was it a handball? Was it a header? What does it mean for the Scottish Premiership title race ...
BBC

How controversial VAR calls have defined two title battles

Two games, two potentially title-defining stoppage time video assistant referee moments. On Sunday in the Premier League, West Ham saw their equalising goal against Arsenal ruled out for a foul by ...
The Mirror

VAR checked THREE incidents before ruling out West Ham goal in chaotic Arsenal ending

Sky Sports presenter Dave Jones has revealed three separate incidents were checked by VAR in the lead up to West Ham's goal against Arsenal being disallowed. Callum Wilson thought he had scored a late ...
The Nation Newspaper

FULL LIST:13 VAR errors recorded in EPL so far in 2025/26 season

Video Assistant Referee (VAR) mistakes increased during the first half of the Premier League campaign, according to figures from the league’s independent Key Match Incidents (KMI) Panel analysed by ...
Sports Illustrated

Is There VAR in 2025-26 Carabao Cup Fourth Round?

The Carabao Cup fourth round takes centre stage midweek, with the 16 teams remaining looking to continue their quest to conquer the first major trophy of the season in English football. The fourth ...