News for 'Video Assistant Referee'

Roma president slams referee after Champions League defeat

Roma president slams referee after Champions League defeat

Rediff.com3 May 2018

"If they don't get VAR in the Champions League, it is an absolute joke."

Diallo earns Manchester Utd deserved draw at Liverpool

Diallo earns Manchester Utd deserved draw at Liverpool

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

Amad Diallo struck a late equaliser as Manchester United made a mockery of their recent form to hold Premier League leaders Liverpool

David, Pollard fined for illegal assistance to SKY

David, Pollard fined for illegal assistance to SKY

Rediff.com20 Apr 2024

Mumbai Indians batter Tim David and batting coach Kieron Pollard have been fined 20 percent of their respective match fees for breaching the IPL's Code of Conduct during the match against Punjab Kings in Mullanpur on April 18.

Infantino says 'nothing in the way' of using VAR at World Cup

Infantino says 'nothing in the way' of using VAR at World Cup

Rediff.com1 Jul 2017

FIFA President Gianni Infantino signalled that he is in favour of introducing video assistant referees (VAR) at next year's World Cup following its success at the Confederations Cup, although he conceded the system needs to be improved.

Spain's Costa first player to be awarded World Cup goal through VAR

Spain's Costa first player to be awarded World Cup goal through VAR

Rediff.com16 Jun 2018

Diego Costa's equaliser for Spain against Portugal on Friday was the first time a World Cup goal was awarded after a review from the video assistant referee (VAR).

FIFA chief Infantino wants video replays at 2018 World Cup

FIFA chief Infantino wants video replays at 2018 World Cup

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

FIFA president Gianni Infantino is hoping video replays will be used at the 2018 World Cup in Russia to help referees avoid serious mistakes during the tournament.

EPL: Stones' last-gasp header helps Man City break club record

EPL: Stones' last-gasp header helps Man City break club record

Rediff.com20 Oct 2024

Manchester City defender John Stones headed a controversial stoppage-time winner in a 2-1 victory at Wolverhampton Wanderers on Sunday that took them top of the Premier League and set a club record of 31 league games unbeaten.

AIFF likely to implement Additional Video Review System

AIFF likely to implement Additional Video Review System

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

Several countries across the globe use VAR in their domestic club competitions after it was first introduced in Australia and the United States.

Former final referee says corners would make good tiebreaker

Former final referee says corners would make good tiebreaker

Rediff.com30 Jun 2018

Senegal became the first team in World Cup history to be eliminated on yellow cards after finishing level with Japan on points, goal difference and goals scored in Group H on Thursday.

Watch out for Hi-Tech at the 2018 FIFA World Cup

Watch out for Hi-Tech at the 2018 FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com13 Jun 2018

Technology that could change football in coming years.

The Search For Survivors

The Search For Survivors

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

Glimpses from India and around the world that will make you smile and cry.

WC 2022: Goalkeeper Gets First Red Card

WC 2022: Goalkeeper Gets First Red Card

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Wales Goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey received the first red card of the Qatar World Cup on Friday, when he was sent off for clattering into Iran's Mehdi Taremi outside the area late in the match.

Meet Al Hilm, Ball For World Cup Semis, Final

Meet Al Hilm, Ball For World Cup Semis, Final

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

The Al Hilm features 'Connected Ball' technology -- an unprecedented innovation which has proved a great success in making semi-automated offside decisions faster and more accurate.

India women's FIH horror ends in relegation after 8 losses

India women's FIH horror ends in relegation after 8 losses

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

Indian women's team suffers eighth defeat in FIH Pro League, relegated to Nations Cup

PIX: Haaland haunts Dortmund, Foden fires in City win

PIX: Haaland haunts Dortmund, Foden fires in City win

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

Manchester City's Erling Haaland came back to haunt Borussia Dortmund with a clinical finish against his former team, while Phil Foden bagged a brilliant brace as the hosts cruised to a 4-1 win in the Champions League on Wednesday to climb to fourth.

EPL: Varane seals nail-biting victory for Man United

EPL: Varane seals nail-biting victory for Man United

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

Late Varane header earns stuttering Man Utd 1-0 win over Wolves

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).

Mourinho grabs Galatasaray coach's nose after defeat

Mourinho grabs Galatasaray coach's nose after defeat

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho could be in trouble again after grabbing the nose of the Galatasaray manager at the end of another fiery Istanbul derby

Football Briefs: 'St Petersburg pitch being prepped for Confed Cup final'

Football Briefs: 'St Petersburg pitch being prepped for Confed Cup final'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

World Cup updates: Argentina's Pitana to referee opening match

World Cup updates: Argentina's Pitana to referee opening match

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

Argentine referee Nestor Pitana will take charge of Thursday's opening World Cup match between hosts Russia and Saudi Arabia in Moscow, FIFA said on Tuesday.

Champions League PIX: Bellingham fires Real Madrid to win; Chelsea, Liverpool win

Champions League PIX: Bellingham fires Real Madrid to win; Chelsea, Liverpool win

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

IMAGES from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Wednesday

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.

'It's like he's got Satan in his foot'

'It's like he's got Satan in his foot'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

Wright blasts Man City's Haaland for throwing ball at Arsenal's Gabriel

EPL: Conte and Tuchel charged with improper conduct

EPL: Conte and Tuchel charged with improper conduct

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel and his Tottenham Hotspur counterpart Antonio Conte have been charged by the Football Association (FA) following their confrontation after Sunday's heated Premier League draw at Stamford Bridge.

Jesus first player to have goal ruled out by VAR in Premier League

Jesus first player to have goal ruled out by VAR in Premier League

Rediff.com10 Aug 2019

Manchester City forward Gabriel Jesus became the first player to have a goal disallowed by the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) in the English Premier League.

La Liga: Lenglet red card unfair, says Girona's Pons after Barca draw

La Liga: Lenglet red card unfair, says Girona's Pons after Barca draw

Rediff.com24 Sep 2018

Frenchman Lenglet's first league start since his 36 million-euro move from Sevilla turned sour when he was shown a straight red card in the 35th minute at the Nou Camp following a coming together with Pons, after referee Jesus Gil Manzano consulted the video assistant referee (VAR).

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.

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.

VAR will be used at Russia World Cup, says FIFA

VAR will be used at Russia World Cup, says FIFA

Rediff.com17 Mar 2018

Video assistant referees (VARs) will be used at the World Cup for the first time in this year's finals in Russia, FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on Friday, and teams will be allowed a fourth substitute in matches that go to extra-time.

WC PIX: Japan STUN Germany with late strikes

WC PIX: Japan STUN Germany with late strikes

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

Images from the FIFA World Cup Group E match between Germany and Japan on Wednesday.

WC PIX: Qatar on verge of elimination after loss to Senegal

WC PIX: Qatar on verge of elimination after loss to Senegal

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Images from the FIFA World Cup Group A match between Qatar and Senegal on Friday.

FIFA WC PIX: Ecuador coast past hapless hosts Qatar in opener

FIFA WC PIX: Ecuador coast past hapless hosts Qatar in opener

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

Valencia double gives Ecuador 2-0 halftime lead against hosts Qatar

Champions League to use VAR from knockout stages

Champions League to use VAR from knockout stages

Rediff.com3 Dec 2018

European soccer's governing body opted against using VAR this season, despite the technology being employed by major European leagues in Spain, Italy and Germany, and the World Cup in Russia this year.

Chelsea's Tuchel banned for Leicester game after Conte fracas

Chelsea's Tuchel banned for Leicester game after Conte fracas

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

Both managers were fined by the FA but only Tuchel will serve a ban as he was found "largely culpable" for the fracas following the managers' post-match handshake.

PHOTOS: Champions Bayern off to a smashing start

PHOTOS: Champions Bayern off to a smashing start

Rediff.com19 Aug 2017

Champions Bayern Munich comfortably beat Bayer Leverkusen 3-1 in the Bundesliga season opener on Friday to lay down a marker as they eye a record-extending sixth straight German league title.

WC Qualifiers: VAR saves Alisson twice after red cards in Brazil draw

WC Qualifiers: VAR saves Alisson twice after red cards in Brazil draw

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

Alisson was shown a red card after 25 minutes for a fierce tackle and another in stoppage time

Copa America: Venezuela edge out 10-man Ecuador

Copa America: Venezuela edge out 10-man Ecuador

Rediff.com23 Jun 2024

Venezuela struck twice in the space of 10 minutes in the second half to come from behind and earn a 2-1 victory over Ecuador.

FIFA promises faster, accurate offside decisions in Qatar

FIFA promises faster, accurate offside decisions in Qatar

Rediff.com19 Nov 2022

Twelve cameras in each stadium will track 29 points on the body of each player and a sensor inside the match ball will send data to the VAR operations room 500 times a second to allow a highly accurate assessment of when the pass was played.

World Cup PIX: Poulsen goal powers Denmark to 1-0 win over Peru

World Cup PIX: Poulsen goal powers Denmark to 1-0 win over Peru

Rediff.com16 Jun 2018

The referee consulted with the VAR (video assistant referee) system before awarding the spot kick to Cueva after a foul by Yussuf Poulsen, but he spurned the chance to break the deadlock, firing the ball high over the bar.

FA Cup: Llorente treble fires Spurs after more VAR chaos

FA Cup: Llorente treble fires Spurs after more VAR chaos

Rediff.com1 Mar 2018

Llorente's second-half treble, a double from Son Heung-min and a late effort from Kyle Walker-Peters in driving snow at a freezing Wembley Stadium settled an game where tensions had threatened to bubble over before the break.