Julian Alvarez penalty disallowed by VAR with no Champions League in-ball technology
Alvarez thought he had scored from the spot during the penalty shootout in his side's Champions League last-16 defeat to Real ...
Why was Julian Alvarez’s penalty disallowed by VAR? Atletico-Real Madrid controversy explained
The Atletico Madrid striker was ruled to have ‘doubled touched’ the ball during the penalty shoot-out defeat to rivals Real ...
Thibaut Courtois ‘sensed’ Julian Alvarez ‘double touch’ before VAR controversy
Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has claimed he “sensed” that Julian Alvarez touched the ball twice before the ...
'VAR anger resurfaces in week of conflicting emotions'
Essentially, it has been a week of conflicting emotions. Pride in our young players, anger at VAR and that daft panel, and ...
It's a clear push, but I'm not the VAR - Potter on Newcastle winner
West Ham head coach Graham Potter feels there was "a clear push" on Max Kilman prior to Newcastle's winning goal in a 1-0 ...
McLean takes charge of Celtic v Rangers, Beaton on VAR
John Beaton, who officiated two of the sides' previous three meetings this season, is the VAR this weekend, assisted by Sean ...
Forest lose appeal against fine over social media posts targeting VAR
An independent appeal board has dismissed Nottingham Forest's appeal against a 750,000 pound ($969,525) fine imposed on the ...
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EXPLAINER: Why VAR ruled out Álvarez’s penalty against Madrid in UCL thriller
According to UEFA and the IFAB rules, a penalty taker must make a single clean strike when taking a spot-kick.
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Thierry Henry makes feelings clear on controversial VAR call that cost Atletico in shootout vs Real Madrid
On Wednesday night at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano, Argentine forward Alvarez stepped up to take Atletico Madrid's second ...
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Why VAR overturned Alvarez’s penalty
One major talking point among football fans at this moment is Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez's disallowed penalty ...
Analyzing the Controversy: Did VAR Fail to Intervene in Simeone's Handball Incident?
To the dismay of Real Madrid players, the match's main referee, Mažiņak, ruled that Simeone's action did not constitute a foul, and importantly, VAR refrained from stepping in. This immediate ...
Controversial VAR decision favouring Real Madrid over Atletico in UCL sparks backlash
Real Madrid's penalty shootout victory over Atletico Madrid in the round of sixteen of the 2024/2025 UEFA Champions League on ...