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Derek Rae, VAR

Derek Rae says VAR has ‘moved on too much’ from original purpose

"I still think we need it, but I think we need to pare it back."

By Sam Neumann OnJul 14, 2026 0
A look at VAR at the 2026 FIFA World Cup and Fox play-by-play announcer Darren Fletcher. Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Kevin Sousa; REUTERS/Jeenah Moon

Darren Fletcher on Fox World Cup broadcast: ‘VAR is the bane of my life’

"My son's just messaged to say 'definite penalty'... He's also had choice words about the officials, too, which I won't repeat."

By Matt Clapp OnJul 7, 2026 0

Fox’s Rob Green on disallowed Egypt goal: ‘[VAR] reaching far beyond the powers that it should have’

"A hundred yards away, someone stepping on someone's toe, is not why VAR was brought into the game."

By Sean Keeley OnJul 7, 2026 0
VAR official at 2026 World Cup

FIFA World Cup VAR official accused of making White supremacist hand gesture on TV broadcast

"Clearly this official should have no further role to play in this World Cup."

By Sean Keeley OnJun 15, 2026 0
Ravens play-by-play man Gerry Sandusky had harsh words for the NFL's continued use of chains to measure first downs. Photo Credit: WJLA

NFL will not use automated first down technology for 2024 season

After a preseason trial produced mixed results, the NFL is shelving its automated first down system for the 2024 season.

By Matt Yoder OnAug 27, 2024 4
Venezuela soccer pitch

Venezuelan soccer broadcast’s diagonal VAR offside line baffles viewers

That's not right...

By Sean Keeley OnJul 23, 2024 0
A Premier League graphic from NBC.

Premier League to release ref, VAR audio in one-off TV special

“As it stands at the minute, clearly there’s a feeling that the perception could be better, and the level of transparency could be better.”

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMay 8, 2023 0
Liverpool Everton VAR

Premier League to make referee and VAR conversations public, but it comes with a catch

Is this progress or a band-aid?

By Phillip Bupp OnAug 2, 2022 2

Soccer governing bodies considering sponsorship for ads during VAR breaks

FIFA has turned down offers, but when money is involved, it's only a matter of time for FIFA.

By Phillip Bupp OnMay 8, 2019 2
The VAR ruling from City-Tottenham.

Tottenham advances after 4-3 loss to Man City, with VAR nullifying “Raheem Sterling wins the game all over again!” call

An offside call nullified a late Raheem Sterling goal that would have sent City through.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnApr 17, 2019 2

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