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PGMOL Releases VAR Audio as Webb Backs Call to Overturn West Ham Equaliser

The broadcast of officials’ audio points to stricter action on holding that prevents goalkeepers from using their arms at set pieces.

Barcelona Seek Answers After VAR Offside Rules Out Ferran Torres Goal

Referees’ Committee Says VAR Erred in Overturning Gerard Martín Red Card

IFAB Approves Time-Wasting Crackdown and Targeted VAR Expansion for 2026 World Cup

Spanish Referees’ Committee Says Girona’s Decisive Goal Against Barcelona Should Have Been Disallowed

Ciria Puts Messi Front and Center in Barcelona Race With Giant City‑Center Banner

Villa–Newcastle Officiating Row Fuels Calls to Revisit FA Cup VAR Rules

Brentford Video Backs VAR Call That Cost Aston Villa Equaliser

LPF Releases VAR Audio Explaining No Penalty in River–Barracas Handball

IFAB Advances 'Daylight' Offside Trials, Broadens VAR Reviews and Time-Saving Measures

Controversial Offside Rekindles VAR Push After Kaizer Chiefs’ 1–0 Win

Collina Backs VAR Corner Checks for 2026 World Cup

Premier League Offside Debate Deepens After Conflicting VAR Calls on Goalkeeper Obstruction

Premier League Panel: Van Dijk Goal Should Have Stood as VAR Stayed Within Protocol

Butland Criticizes Trusty Yellow as Review Panel Says It Should Have Been Red

AIA Rules VAR Erred on Milan Penalty, Eyes Crackdown on Simulation

Howard Webb Defends VAR Overturn of Arsenal Penalty Against Newcastle

PGMOL Boss Says Chelsea–Fulham VAR Call Was Wrong as Protocol Was Not Followed

PGMOL Admits VAR Error in Chelsea–Fulham, Drops Official for Liverpool–Arsenal

Serie A Introduces Live VAR Explanations for 2025-26 Season