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VAR transparency: Could football follow cricket and let fans hear the officials?
6+ hour, 37+ min ago (465+ words) A VAR decision can change a match, provoke thousands of supporters and dominate debate for days. Yet the fans inside the stadium are often the last to learn what happened during the review. That was illustrated at Old Trafford, where…...
Monaco striker Brunner facing ban over throat-slitting goal celebration
7+ hour, 10+ min ago (182+ words) The German player, who leveled with a superb long-range strike in Saturday’s 1-1 draw against Strasbourg as Monaco remained unbeaten this season in Ligue 1, has apologized for the controversial celebration. The National Council for Ethics and Professional Conduct, an independent body…...
Conspiracy theories circulate as VAR on derby-day goal linked to bizarre Man United red card last season
3+ hour, 57+ min ago (552+ words) Manchester United’s 1-0 defeat to Manchester City at Old Trafford on Sunday, 13 September was shrouded in controversy. The first talking point of the game arrived in the 23rd minute, when City’s Phil Foden was shown a straight red card for kicking out…...
Premier League Referees Admit VAR ‘Error of Judgment’ On Erling Haaland Derby Winner Against Manchester United
5+ hour ago (880+ words) 10-man Manchester City edged Manchester United 1–0 thanks to Erling Haaland’s controversial winner Premier League referee bosses later conceded VAR committed an "error of judgment" on the goal Brighton deepened Coventry City's brutal start to the season with a 5–0 thrashing Asked…...
Manchester derby VAR officials not given Premier League game at weekend
12+ hour, 43+ min ago (414+ words) Erling Haaland's goal gave 10-man Manchester City victory at Manchester United on Sunday The video assistant referee for the Manchester derby, Matt Donohue, and his assistant VAR, Blake Antrobus, have not been appointed for this weekend's Premier League games. The…...
Erling Haaland Goal Controversy: Premier League VAR Officials Dropped After Manchester Derby Error
4+ hour, 49+ min ago (402+ words) Matt Donohue, the VAR official who allowed Erling Haaland’s controversial winner in Manchester City’s 1-0 victory over Manchester United, has been stood down from next weekend’s Premier League fixtures. Assistant VAR Blake Antrobus has also not been assigned a match after…...
VAR officials suspended over controversial Haaland goal
5+ hour, 55+ min ago (172+ words) Manchester City’s 1-0 win over Manchester United in the Manchester derby on Sunday, September 13, 2026, has continued to generate controversy after the refereeing body admitted that VAR made an error in awarding Erling Haaland’s winning goal. - You are only allowed to submit…...
Howard Webb under growing pressure after Man Utd apology and Arsenal complaint
5+ min ago (469+ words) Pro Ref chief Howard Webb is under pressure Referees' chief Howard Webb is under mounting pressure after another huge blunder from his officials. Webb, Pro Ref’s chief refereeing officer, has axed the VAR team Matt Donohue and Blake Antrobus from…...
Clinton Morrison agrees with VAR officials being axed from next weekend's fixtures after Manchester derby mistake
5+ hour, 34+ min ago (51+ words) Sky Sports Clinton Morrison agrees with VAR officials being axed from next weekend's fixtures after Manchester derby mistake Monday 14 September 2026 18:10, UK Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player...
Rio Ferdinand criticises Manchester United players despite 'deluded' VAR call
14+ hour, 59+ min ago (579+ words) Manchester United were not helped by the ‘deluded’ VAR in Sunday’s derby defeat, but failed to create enough against 10-man City, feels Rio Ferdinand. Phil Foden was dismissed after just 23 minutes at Old Trafford for retaliating after being kicked by…...