Podcast: What was he thinking? World Cup roundup
During the World Cup, Anita Sambol will bring you a daily roundup of all the action. In this latest roundup, Anita turns her attention to…
VAR
Has VAR already modified players’ behaviour at the World Cup?
After 11 games, it is interesting to note that discipline records are very good at the 2018 World Cup. Is that due to VAR or the referees leniency with regards to the rules on yellow and red cards?
VAR won’t stop cheats like Dele Alli, but shame will
Until we refuse to take players seriously for making the most of every contact made with a defender, then players won’t take the rules seriously either.
Referees in spotlight again after another match-changing mistake
Abdoulaye Doucore sealed a 2-2 draw in the Premier League clash with what most observers regarded as a clear handball in the final minute as referees find themselves once again in the spotlight because of poor mistakes that are costing clubs points.
Alexis has already left & other things we learned against Manchester City
After Arsenal’s 3-1 loss to Manchester City, here are the five things we learned from the match.
Should the Premier League bring in VAR and how would it work?
Arsenal have been caught by dodgy decisions this season, including on the road against Watford, increasing the calls for video technology to be implemented.
Howard Webb on how Henry’s handball changed football
In 2010, Thierry Henry handled the ball and then assisted the winner for France in a World Cup play-off against the Republic of Ireland.
IFAB open roads to video refereeing
The International Football Association Board has opened the door to video refereeing by allowing experiments to start soon. This is a big step forward for…
Why teams like Arsenal need video technology
While it was obvious that the Arsenal gave us a subpar performance and got deservedly beat 4-0 by Southampton, the game offered a clear case…