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Audio: VAR under Review with G.Pearson

May 20, 2025May 20, 2025 - by Alejandro Sanchez Martinez

In our latest podcast, we blow the whistle on the evolving world of football refereeing with special guest Geof Pearson — a former professional referee with over 200 matches as …

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FIVE moments you may have missed over last weekend’s football

March 3, 2025March 3, 2025 - by Will Charlton

Last weekend, there were many key and important moments in English football. From FA cup drama, to league one Wrestling moves, here are a few moments you may have not …

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VAR back in the headlines

February 25, 2025February 25, 2025 - by Will Charlton

The controversial topic of VAR took over the headlines in the papers again this weekend.  With controversies involving big name sides such as Manchester United and Chelsea, the anger of …

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Arsenal submit formal appeal to overturn controversial Red Card

January 28, 2025January 28, 2025 - by Marlon Darragh

ARSENAL’S Myles Lewis-Skelly was sent off in the first half of their Premier League clash with Wolves. The Gunners went on to take the 3 points courtesy of a Calafiori …

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David Coote: Sacked referee comes out as gay and discusses drug abuse

January 28, 2025January 28, 2025 - by Marlon Darragh

FORMER Premier League referee David Coote has opened up about his sexuality struggles and substance abuse during his time as an official. Coote was officially sacked in December after an …

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Al Hilal are on Cloud Nine after dominant victory over Al Fateh

January 17, 2025March 27, 2025 - by Jack Henderson

AL Hilal comfortably beat Al Fateh 9-0 on Thursday night at Kingdom Arena in what proved to be a great advert for Al Hilal’s title defence.

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Al Nassr return to the Saudi Pro League with comfortable win over Al Okhdood

January 10, 2025March 27, 2025 - by Jack Henderson

AL NASSR beat Al Okhdood 3-1 on Thursday night at Al Awaal Park, with Ronaldo once again showing he’s still got it at 39.

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Inter Milan cruise to the Italian Super Cup final

January 5, 2025March 27, 2025 - by Jack Henderson

Inter Milan convincingly beat Atalanta 2-0 in the Italian Super Cup Semi Final. Milan showed their class early on and should have gone one up within 25 seconds having squandered …

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VAR: The catalyst for abuse against officials.

March 15, 2024March 15, 2024 - by Alex Isaacs

The Premier League has confirmed 96% of on-field decisions have been made correct by Video Assistant Referee Technology, since its introduction in 2019. Many think that the technology disruption to …

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Var controversy at Craven Cottage

November 28, 2023November 28, 2023 - by Diogo Andrade

VAR has been a hot topic ever since it’s been introduced, dividing the footballing world into two with people being unsure on whether it is needed. Multiple players and managers …

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