11 h. ago Football bosses decide VAR will be used for MORE decisions with law changes agreed

The International Football Association Board (IFAB) have decided to hand the video assistant referee even greater powers, with second yellow cards and corners being added to their remit

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25 h. ago VARs will intervene on second yellows and corners after football law changes

Players to have eight seconds to take goal-kicksIfab focused on limiting disruption of playFootball’s law-making body has backed plans to extend the use of the video assistant referee system, allowing it to intervene on second yellow cards and the awarding of corners, provided the process “does not slow the flow of play”.With the speed of the game in mind, the International Football Association Board (Ifab) also expanded the “countdown principle”, where goalkeepers have eight seconds to release the ball from their hands, to include the taking of goal-kicks and throw-ins. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Government pulls amendment to Hillsborough law after backlash

Proposed change relating to spies was criticised by campaigners and MPs as allowing an opt-out for senior officialsThe government has pulled an amendment to its proposed Hillsborough law amid concerns from campaigners and MPs that the legislation was being watered down.The public office (accountability) bill aims to force public officials and contractors to tell the truth after disasters. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Arsene Wenger can give VAR a helping hand after Newcastle vs Man City farce

FIFA's Chief of Global Football Development is proposing a fundamental change to the offside law and it is one that could help the game avoid the sort of shambles that unfolded in Newcastle

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7 d. ago Why was Antoine Semenyo’s second goal ruled out in Carabao Cup clash with Newcastle?

The Man City winger scored from a corner only for the goal to be ruled out through a controversial VAR intervention

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1 week ago Rangers handed new Emmanuel Fernandez no goal vs Aberdeen verdict as 'soft' VAR call sees ex refs slam rule

The Light Blues saw a second first half goal chopped off by David Dickinson after John Beaton on VAR intervened

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2 w. ago Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer in total agreement on Liverpool controversy

Florian Wirtz's equalising goal for Liverpool in their 2-2 draw with Fulham was initially ruled out before VAR intervened and ruled that he wasn't actually offside

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2 w. ago Premier League release new angle as VAR forced to intervene in Fulham vs Liverpool

Harry Wilson's goal for Fulham against Liverpool at Craven Cottage was initially ruled out for offside before the VAR check showed the midfielder was onside

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3 w. ago Tottenham get VAR verdict after Richarlison goal disallolwed against Crystal Palace

Richarlison scored the opening goal just minutes into the Premier League clash at Selhurst Park before VAR intervened and ruled the Brazilian's effort out

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3 w. ago Motherwell not getting penalty against Rangers 'unacceptable' as Askou says he could see foul 'from half a mile away'

The Fir Park gaffer was fuming that VAR didn't intervene to award his side a late spot-kick at Ibrox

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