Real Madrid is extremely frustrated with the way refereeing has been handled in Spain for decades, particularly with the current use of VAR. According to José Félix Díaz, a journalist from Marca, FIFA believes they can prove that VAR was improperly used in the red card given to Vinícius at Mestalla. FIFA argues that VAR…
César Soto Grado and his VAR assistants are still making headlines in Spain. Hours after the match between Valencia and Real Madrid, where Kylian Mbappé had a stunning goal ruled out, new footage of the controversial offside decision has resurfaced, sparking more debate. The first La Liga match of 2025 has caused a major stir…
Vinícius Jr.’s red card in Real Madrid’s intense clash with Valencia has reignited discussions around the use of VAR in La Liga. The Brazilian forward’s expulsion, following an altercation with Valencia’s goalkeeper Dimitrievski, has been met with widespread criticism from fans, pundits, and former referees. One of the most vocal critics is Mateu Lahoz, a…
Key Decision on Lunin’s Future: ‘If Things Don’t Improve…’ Real Madrid faces multiple challenges this season, and one of the areas of uncertainty is the goalkeeping position. Despite Thibaut Courtois being the clear first-choice keeper, Andriy Lunin has expressed frustration over his limited playing time and hinted at making a significant decision if the situation…
The reason VAR did not change the penalty decision given to Brighton against Arsenal, despite new footage emerging, lies in the officials’ evaluation of the incident. During the match at The Amex, Brighton’s Joao Pedro went down following what seemed to be a minor head clash with Arsenal’s William Saliba. Referee Anthony Taylor awarded a…
Mikel Arteta voiced his anger and disbelief over a controversial penalty decision that cost Arsenal two crucial points in their 1-1 draw against Brighton. The match had started promisingly for the Gunners, with young Ethan Nwaneri scoring a well-executed goal. However, a disputed penalty awarded against William Saliba allowed Joao Pedro to level the score…
Just weeks after congratulating Cristiano Ronaldo on X, Tesla CEO Elon Musk is reportedly interested in purchasing Liverpool Football Club, according to the British newspaper Weekend Sport (via Sports Illustrated). On November 25, 2024, Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr secured a dominant 3-1 victory over Al-Gharafa in the AFC Champions League, with Ronaldo scoring two goals. After the…
Real Madrid is reportedly considering the sale of midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni next summer due to his inconsistent performances and struggles in replacing Toni Kroos, according to Fichajes. Since arriving from AS Monaco in 2022, Tchouaméni has displayed moments of quality but has failed to deliver consistently at the level required, particularly in the pivotal role…
Chelsea have been charged by the FA for surrounding match official John Brooks during their 2-0 Premier League loss to Ipswich Town on December 30. This marked their second consecutive league defeat under Enzo Maresca, following goals from Liam Delap and Omari Hutchinson that secured all three points for Ipswich. The charge stems from an…
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick gave updates on Lamine Yamal and Raphinha, both of whom were absent for the Barbastro match. After the team’s 4-0 win, Flick commented, “I believe Lamine will be fit for the Spanish Super Cup.” “Raphinha has been dealing with some issues. He trained today, but we decided not to include him.”…