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Hearts head coach Wouter Vrancken makes two changes to the side that drubbed Dundee United 4-0 at the weekend. Stuart Findlay comes in at left-back, allowing Calvin Miller to move further forward, ...

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Being a referee is a thankless job. Despite the necessity and complexity of the role, referees’ decisions continue to be heavily scrutinised. In the Round of 16 World Cup match between England and ...

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Has VAR become too involved in football? With its use evolving, could the Premier League learn from rugby and find a better balance? Omar Artan is set to return to the big stage on Wednesday evening ...

The video assistant referee system, or VAR, has led to some controversial calls at the 2026 World Cup. Here’s why. Egypt was eliminated from the tournament with a 3-2 loss to Argentina, after having ...

Data reveals a clear divide, with teams like Argentina and Mexico benefiting significantly As the tournament approaches its July 19 final, the debate continues over whether technology is helping or ...

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20:57, Tue, Jul 14, 2026 Updated: 08:58, Wed, Jul 15, 2026 World Cup fans were left gobsmacked during Spain vs France when the referee appeared to overturn a free-kick decision using VAR. The incident ...

FIFA have ruled that Video Assistant Referees (VAR) will now be placed on-site amid growing criticism. The governing body have moved to take the officials away from their Dallas-base and have them ...