video assistant referee· Sports · 12 sources · Aug 30, 2026StoryUnited win Ipswich amid handball controversyManchester United's 5-2 win over Ipswich was overshadowed by a controversial handball incident involving Harry Maguire, with VAR allowing a goal that many believed should have been disallowed; the shot was ultimately credited as an own goal for Jacob Greaves after a deflection, illustrating ongoing confusion over the handball rule. The incident sparked cross-report debate about whether accidental handballs by the scorer should count and highlighted ongoing questions about IFAB rules and VAR interpretations.Sports· Aug 30, 2026+90CommentShareWrite a comment…
video assistant referee· Sports · 7 sources · Aug 20, 2026StoryGerman Cup first round faces nationwide VAR protestsFan groups from across German clubs are planning protests against VAR, arguing it saps emotion and demanding its abolition. The German Cup’s first round will proceed without VAR, with the technology reinstated from the second round as Eintracht Frankfurt and Stuttgart feature prominently.Sports· Aug 20, 2026+40CommentShareWrite a comment…
