The New York Times

This is football without VAR. It’s not perfect, but is it better? No wonder even Eddie Howe is torn

Sandro Tonali of Newcastle complains to referee Chris Kavanagh during Saturday's FA Cup game against Aston Villa Serena Taylor/Newcastle United via Getty Images Isn’t it nice to have a weekend without ...
Reuters

Referees and VAR not good enough, says former boss Hackett

LEEDS, England, Nov 11 (Reuters) - Error-prone Premier League referees are not good enough, VAR technology is not fit for purpose and the game has "lost the plot" over handball, former English ...
The Idaho Press-Tribune

Bundesliga referees and VAR under scrutiny as frustration over mistakes grows

BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s referees are under scrutiny after a plethora of questionable decisions and incorrect calls compounded by anger over the video assistant referees’ failure to correct them. It's ...
The New York Times

Are referees and broadcasters converging in a strange, new way?

Referees now announce VAR decisions to stadium crowds and the television audience Adrian Dennis/AFP via Getty Images Back in the day, there was a common saying about football referees: a good ref is ...