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Dean Huijsen red card explained: Why VAR upgraded his yellow in Atletico vs Real Madrid
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The Atlético player's booking overlooked: derby referee angers Bellingham
3+ hour, 23+ min ago (180+ words) A physically intense match The first half of the derby between Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid at the Wanda Metropolitano crackled with tension. Clashes, frictions and heavy tackles dominated the play, and Real Madrid's players spent much of it protesting…...
Widespread anger: did Newcastle deliberately provoke Al-Ahly after the Sundowns shock?
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Refereeing decisions steal the spotlight in contentious Manchester derby - The Boar
7+ hour, 1+ min ago (575+ words) Erling Haaland’s hugely controversial second-half strike was enough for ten-man Manchester City to prevail in their first Manchester derby without Pep Guardiola for more than ten years. The Norwegian striker looked to have swept home Josko Gvardiol’s low cross on…...
Carrick has faith in VAR despite derby error - AOL
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (530+ words) Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick says he still has faith in the video assistant referee - but added that the apology for the error that led to their defeat in the Manchester derby does not mean much. Referee's body Pro…...
Three contentious free kicks, one crazy minute: The detailed verdict on preliminary final umpiring calls
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Man Utd: Michael Carrick has faith in VAR despite derby blunder
21+ hour, 31+ min ago (662+ words) The VAR failed to spot Enzo Fernandez (left, on ground) in an offside position and clearly interfering with play as Manchester City scored their winning goal at Manchester United Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick says he still has faith…...
Coventry City defeat Nottingham Forest after VAR calls back Forest goal
18+ hour, 8+ min ago (35+ words) Rebecca Lowe, Tim Howard and Robbie Mustoe discuss the VAR ruling calling back a goal from Nottingham Forest for a foul before the goal, while the commentary team chime in with their thoughts as well....
Roma-Inter, the match officials’ verdict: Kone’s goal awarded after a VAR review. Lautaro and Thuram appeal for a penalty
1+ day, 52+ min ago (361+ words) The most debated refereeing incidents from Roma v Inter Ghilardi goes into the book too. Thuram drives forward and falls as his legs tangle with the Roma defender's in the challenge. The referee calls it a SPA offence and the…...
Is Modern Football Becoming Too Tactical?
21+ hour, 58+ min ago (669+ words) Has football become smarter—or has it become too complicated? Football has always been a tactical game. Teams analyze opponents in extraordinary detail. Coaches use data to study movements. Players are expected to understand multiple positions and tactical responsibilities. The…...