Five times VAR made a difference at the World Cup

The following factbox details five times a Video Assistant Referee (VAR) made an impact at the World Cup. IMAGE: General view of the big screen as a penalty decision against Portugal is referred......

Morroco complain to FIFA over referee 'injustice'

'The use of VAR served only to preserve the interests of our competitors.' IMAGE: Referee Ravshan Irmatov intervenes as Spain and Morocco players clash during the World Cup Group B match at......

Watch out for Robben's dives, says Costa Rica coach

Costa Rica coach Jorge Luis Pinto urged referee Ravshan Irmatov to keep a close eye on Dutchman Arjen Robben in Saturday's World Cup quarter-final against the Netherlands."We are really worried......

Confederations Cup: Referee admits to mistake with Italy goal

A referee has admitted to making a mistake in awarding Italy's second goal during their 4-2 defeat to Brazil at the Confederations Cup, FIFA said on Sunday. Giorgio Chiellini's goal was allowed to......

An un-divine hand and an Oranje show

Claude Arpi captures the fan's passion for football in these entertaining e-mails to Ivan Crasto,Rediff.com's Sports Editor. Read Claude'sfirst e-mailHissecondHisthirdHisfourthHis 5th:Revolution is......