News for 'VAR'

PHOTOS: Senegal shock for Kane's England

PHOTOS: Senegal shock for Kane's England

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

Senegal become first African team to beat England with 3-1 win in friendly

Denmark bitter about double VAR blow

Denmark bitter about double VAR blow

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

Denmark coach Age Hareide admitted his side were fortunate to have four points from their first two World Cup Group C matches after a 1-1 draw with Australia in Samara on Thursday.

Women's Euros: Norway in quarters; Swiss keep hopes alive

Women's Euros: Norway in quarters; Swiss keep hopes alive

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

A late solo strike by Norway forward Caroline Graham Hansen secured a 2-1 victory against Finland in the Women's European Championship on Sunday, as the twice champions qualified for the quarter-finals.

Champs England lose to France; easy for Netherlands

Champs England lose to France; easy for Netherlands

Rediff.com6 Jul 2025

A summary of the Women's Euro Group D matches between England-France and Netherland-Wales.

PIX: Maguire heads Manchester United into FA Cup fifth round

PIX: Maguire heads Manchester United into FA Cup fifth round

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

Manchester United clawed back from a goal down to beat Leicester City in a 2-1 fourth-round FA Cup victory on Friday at Old Trafford, thanks to a last-gasp controversial header from veteran defender Harry Maguire plus a strike from Joshua Zirkzee.

Ronaldo scores twice as Al-Nassr down Al-Hilal

Ronaldo scores twice as Al-Nassr down Al-Hilal

Rediff.com5 Apr 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice in the second half, including a penalty, to guide Al-Nassr to a 3-1 win over Al-Hilal in the race for the Saudi Pro League title on Friday.

Real Madrid shocked by Espanyol after late Romero goal

Real Madrid shocked by Espanyol after late Romero goal

Rediff.com2 Feb 2025

The result means Real, on 49 points, are one point clear of Atletico Madrid, who beat Mallorca 2-0, ahead of next weekend's Spanish capital derby at Santiago Bernabeu.

PIX: Shock loss for Italy in Oslo

PIX: Shock loss for Italy in Oslo

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

IMAGES from the European Qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

PIX: Arsenal stun Barca to win women's Champions League

PIX: Arsenal stun Barca to win women's Champions League

Rediff.com25 May 2025

Arsenal forward Stina Blackstenius struck a late winner as the London team shocked holders Barcelona 1-0 on Saturday to claim their second Women's Champions League title and first in 18 years to the delight of their 5,000 travelling fans.

Drama! Sunderland grab EPL spot with last-gasp winner

Drama! Sunderland grab EPL spot with last-gasp winner

Rediff.com25 May 2025

Sunderland stun Sheffield United in playoff to return to Premier League

PIX: Napoli crowned Serie A champs; heartbreak for Inter

PIX: Napoli crowned Serie A champs; heartbreak for Inter

Rediff.com24 May 2025

Napoli celebrated their second Italian title in three years -- and fourth overall -- after a thrilling battle with Inter whose 2-0 win at Como following goals from Stefan de Vrij and Joaquin Correa left them one point adrift of their rivals.

PIX: Barcelona hold Inter in six-goal Champions League thriller

PIX: Barcelona hold Inter in six-goal Champions League thriller

Rediff.com1 May 2025

Images from the Champions League semi-final first leg between Barcelona and Inter Milan at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys, Barcelona, Spain, on Wednesday.

Club World Cup: Boca Juniors hold Benfica; Flamengo win

Club World Cup: Boca Juniors hold Benfica; Flamengo win

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

Miami's Hard Rock Stadium was awash in Argentine passion as Boca Juniors fans turned it into a little Buenos Aires for their team's 2-2 draw with Benfica on Monday.

PIX: Alvarez stars in Atletico win; Napoli rout Empoli

PIX: Alvarez stars in Atletico win; Napoli rout Empoli

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

A summary of Monday's action in LaLiga and Serie A.

VAR controversy looms over stormy Portugal draw

VAR controversy looms over stormy Portugal draw

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

The repeated use of the technology appeared to contribute to a bad-tempered second half between Iran and Portugal which saw players feigning injury and repeatedly mobbing the referee.

Mitrovic returns from injury, scores in Al-Hilal win

Mitrovic returns from injury, scores in Al-Hilal win

Rediff.com8 Mar 2025

Aleksandar Mitrovic marked his return to action following a two-month injury layoff by scoring a late goal in Al-Hilal's 2-0 win at Al-Fayha in the Saudi Pro League on Friday.

PIX: Real Madrid bids farewell to Ancelotti, Modric

PIX: Real Madrid bids farewell to Ancelotti, Modric

Rediff.com25 May 2025

Real Madrid delivered manager Carlo Ancelotti and midfielder Luka Modric a victory in their final game at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday, with Kylian Mbappe scoring twice in a 2-0 win over Real Sociedad to end their LaLiga season.

EPL PIX: Brighton come from behind to shock champions Liverpool

EPL PIX: Brighton come from behind to shock champions Liverpool

Rediff.com20 May 2025

Brighton & Hove Albion substitute Jack Hinshelwood struck a late winner as the hosts came from behind to grab a 3-2 victory over champions Liverpool.

Chelsea ride on own goal to join Fluminense in Club World Cup semis

Chelsea ride on own goal to join Fluminense in Club World Cup semis

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

Brazil's Fluminense continued their fairy-tale run at the Club World Cup with a 2-1 victory over Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal on Friday in Orlando, Florida, to book their place in the semi-finals.

Champions League: Arsenal need 'something special' vs PSG in second leg SF

Champions League: Arsenal need 'something special' vs PSG in second leg SF

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

Mikel Arteta said his Arsenal side must do something special next week to reach the Champions League final after a 1-0 defeat by Paris St Germain in the semi-final first leg at home on Tuesday.

VAR to be used in Champions League next season

VAR to be used in Champions League next season

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

VAR system would be used in the final qualifying round, the group stage and the knockout stages of next season's Champions League.

Crystal Palace's Mateta taken to hospital after shocking collision

Crystal Palace's Mateta taken to hospital after shocking collision

Rediff.com1 Mar 2025

Crystal Palace forward Jean-Philippe Mateta was taken to hospital with a head injury after a collision with Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts.

EPL: Manchester United down Chelsea amid VAR controvesy

EPL: Manchester United down Chelsea amid VAR controvesy

Rediff.com18 Feb 2020

Headed goals from Anthony Martial and captain Harry Maguire earned Manchester United a hard-fought 2-0 win at toothless Chelsea on Monday amid more VAR controversy, putting them back in the hunt for a top-four Premier League finish. The VAR system made the headlines once again after two Chelsea efforts were ruled out and England international Maguire escaped sanction for a kick out at Michy Batshuayi.

United's Solskjaer hits back at Lampard over VAR narrative

United's Solskjaer hits back at Lampard over VAR narrative

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hit back at Frank Lampard after his Chelsea counterpart suggested Video Assistant Referees (VAR) have favoured United his season. Lampard said United benefited from contentious VAR decisions and poor on-pitch decisions, commenting on how a "clear and obvious decision" went their way on Thursday when Crystal Palace's Wilfried Zaha was fouled but no penalty was awarded.

EPL: Palace hold Arsenal as Liverpool edge closer to title

EPL: Palace hold Arsenal as Liverpool edge closer to title

Rediff.com24 Apr 2025

First-half goals by Jakub Kiwior and Leandro Trossard looked like being enough for a lacklustre Arsenal against a lively Palace side who equalised with an Eberechi Eze volley.

VAR set for Champions League introduction from next season

VAR set for Champions League introduction from next season

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

European soccer's governing body has so far resisted implementation of the VAR system, which allows key incidents to be reviewed with the use of video replays and was used at the World Cup in Russia this year.

PIX: Al-Ahli down Al-Hilal, make Asian Champions League final

PIX: Al-Ahli down Al-Hilal, make Asian Champions League final

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

Al-Ahli secured a 3-1 win over 10-man Al-Hilal to win the battle of the Saudi Pro League sides in Jeddah on Tuesday, booking a place in Saturday's final of the Asian Champions League Elite to keep their dream of a first continental title alive.

Confusion as Tunisian wrestling goes unpunished by VAR

Confusion as Tunisian wrestling goes unpunished by VAR

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

The sight of Tunisia defenders wrestling England's Harry Kane to the ground in the penalty area without punishment during Monday's World Cup Group G match has raised more questions about the worth of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR).

VAR used for first time in World Cup final

VAR used for first time in World Cup final

Rediff.com15 Jul 2018

The Video Assistant Referee (VAR) was used for the first time in a World Cup final to award France a 38th-minute penalty which Antoine Griezmann scored to give them a 2-1 lead over Croatia.

EPL, La Liga others given option to do away with VAR

EPL, La Liga others given option to do away with VAR

Rediff.com10 May 2020

Apex football body FIFA and the International Football Association Board (IFAB), which set the rules, have issued new guidelines ahead of the restart of the Bundesliga.

PIX: Arsenal sink Real Madrid, join Inter in Champions League semis

PIX: Arsenal sink Real Madrid, join Inter in Champions League semis

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

A round-up of Wednesday's Champions League quarter-final second leg between Real Madrid and Arsenal, Inter Milan and Bayern Munich.

EPL: Chelsea back in top four

EPL: Chelsea back in top four

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

Chelsea beat London rivals Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 on Thursday thanks to a goal by Argentina's Enzo Fernandez

PIX: Manchester City held by Spurs amid new VAR controversy

PIX: Manchester City held by Spurs amid new VAR controversy

Rediff.com18 Aug 2019

Manchester City had a late goal from Gabriel Jesus ruled out by VAR video review as they drew 2-2 at home to Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday -- their first league home game without victory in nearly eight months.

PIX: Semenyo's early goal takes Bournemouth past Fulham

PIX: Semenyo's early goal takes Bournemouth past Fulham

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo scored inside the first minute as they ended a run of eight games without a victory thanks to a 1-0 Premier League home win over Fulham on Monday, a result that reignites their hopes of European football next season.

Millwall keeper's ban raised after Mateta horror injury

Millwall keeper's ban raised after Mateta horror injury

Rediff.com8 Mar 2025

Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts has had his suspension for a high-footed challenge on Crystal Palace forward Jean-Philippe Mateta extended to six matches, the FA said on Friday.

EPL: Forest beat Tottenham to go third

EPL: Forest beat Tottenham to go third

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

Nuno Espirito Santo's side took the lead after five minutes when a corner fell to Elliot Anderson on the edge of the area and his powerful deflected drive found the net.

Liverpool sink Everton to stay on title track

Liverpool sink Everton to stay on title track

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

Liverpool continued their march towards the Premier League title with a 1-0 victory over Everton in a scrappy Merseyside derby as Diogo Jota slotted home the winner in the second half on Wednesday.

EPL PIX: Arsenal edge Newcastle; Forest keep hopes alive

EPL PIX: Arsenal edge Newcastle; Forest keep hopes alive

Rediff.com19 May 2025

Arsenal snapped a season-long jinx against Newcastle United with a nervy 1-0 win in their last Premier League home game on Sunday.

PIX: Chelsea, Aston Villa on course for Champions League

PIX: Chelsea, Aston Villa on course for Champions League

Rediff.com17 May 2025

Images from Friday's Premier League matches between Chelsea and Manchester United, Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur.

PIX: Ronaldo denied last-gasp winner by VAR; Real held

PIX: Ronaldo denied last-gasp winner by VAR; Real held

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

Juventus substitute Cristiano Ronaldo was denied a stoppage-time winner by VAR as Udinese came from two goals down to snatch a 2-2 draw in their thrilling Serie A season opener on Sunday.