Since VAR was first introduced into the Premier League there have been numerous controversial decisions involving the technology. Opinion remains divided among players, commentators and fans as to its use and effectiveness, and for every
One of the many reasons why so many people love football is because of the dramatic moments that change games. Goals are the most important moments of any football match, but a red card can have an enormous
Continuing the series looking at some of the dirtiest matches in football history. For Part One click here, Part Two here, and Part Three here. The FA Cup Final used to be the showpiece of
Continuing the series looking at some of the dirtiest matches in football history. For Part One click here, and Part Two here. In 1967 it was the tun of Celtic from Scotland to represent Europe
In 2011 Mexico were preparing for the Gold Cup, the biennial CONCAF Championship featuring countries from North America, Central America, and the Caribbean. However, on the eve of the tournament, five players, including first-choice goalkeeper
the result – Italy beat France in a penalty shoot-out - but for the incident in extra time which not only saw one of the world’s great players event off but also ended his star-studded
It made headlines around the world, whilst the press conference that followed it became almost as famous for the bizarre philosophical statements offered up by the man at the centre of the controversy, Manchester United
Tony Chapron was a highly respected French referee. He had been refereeing in the top flight of French football since 2004, and had taken charge of more than 400 games, including the French Cup final
Whilst barely remembered now, few men can have created more headlines around the world for one incident than Chile goalkeeper Roberto Rojas, often known as the Condor for the way he swooped and dived around
The 1978 World Cup has claims to be one of the most controversial ever. A Welsh referee disallowed a Brazil gaol because he judged it was full-time as the ball was about to cross the
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