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VAR angle shows their version of events for Japan's controversial winner over Spain

Germany were dumped out of the Qatar World Cup on Thursday night after Japan were awarded a controversial winner against Spain at the Khalifa International Stadium

Daily Mirror

Why Japan’s second goal against Spain was allowed to stand

The whole of the ball must cross the line for it to be out of play and VAR decided that at least some of it was still overhanging

The Guardian - UK

George Hamilton blasts World Cup VAR implementation and says ball was out of play for Japan goal

Ao Tanaka netted what proved to be the winner for Japan as they came from behind to beat Spain 2-1 at the Khalifa International Stadium in Qatar

Irish Mirror

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Why controversial Japan goal stood despite no part of the ball touching line vs Spain

Japan secured themselves a place in the World Cup knockout stages after a historic and controversial win over Spain that owed to a questionable goal that was given by VAR

Daily Mirror

Graeme Souness Japan World Cup goal blast takes fresh twist as Rangers hero gets his wish from FIFA

The pundit was furious with FIFA for not providing evidence that the ball was still in play when Kaoru Mitoma crossed for Ao Tanaka to score the winner.

Daily Record

Graeme Souness suggests ‘something untoward going on’ after VAR allows Japan goal to stand

Graeme Souness has suggested "there's something untoward going on" after Japan's controversial winner against Spain saw Germany crash out of the World Cup.

Evening Standard

New Japan goal camera angle finally shows ball didn't cross line as optical illusion explained

Japan's winning goal against Spain has sparked much debate and huge controversy

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Graeme Souness raises World Cup conspiracy theory after "peculiar" FIFA response

Peter Walton admitted it was "very peculiar" that FIFA did not show VAR footage of Japan's goal being overturned with Graeme Souness claiming it offered fuel to believe there was "something untoward"

Daily Mirror

Why Japan’s winning goal against Spain at World Cup was allowed to stand by VAR

Japan’s famous 2-1 World Cup victory over Spain was shrouded in controversy and VAR mystery after many felt that their winning goal should have been disallowed.

Evening Standard

FIFA explain why Japan goal vs Spain was allowed to stand after World Cup controversy

World Cup news: Ao Tanaka scored Japan's winning goal against Spain but mass controversy has engulfed the moment as it caused Germany to be eliminated from the tournament

Football London

Football’s VAR is a lesson in flawed technology

Robot linesmen are no substitute for the real thing and offer a warning against using inventions for their own sake

Financial Times

Ian Maxwell insists VAR is 'working' as he addresses Celtic offside controversy

The SFA chief-executive is satisfied VAR is 'working' as he revealed positive feedback from clubs.

The National (Scotland)

VAR wrongly ruled out Antoine Griezmann's late equaliser for France vs Tunisia

Antoine Griezmann thought he had scored a 98th-minute equaliser for France against Tunisia at the World Cup, only for VAR to rule it out in controversial circumstances

Daily Mirror

Argentina advance in World Cup despite Lionel Messi penalty pain - 5 talking points

POLAND 0-2 ARGENTINA: Second half goals from Alexis MacAllister and Julian Alvarez saw Argentina recover from Lionel Messi's saved penalty to advance to the knockouts

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Lionel Messi's World Cup penalty miss offers instant justice to disbelieving fans

Argentina were awarded a contentious penalty in their World Cup group stage game against Poland, and some felt justice had been done when Wojciech Szczesny saved Lionel Messi's effort

The Guardian - UK

World Cup 2022 briefing: what history tells us about Argentina v Mexico

Old results shouldn’t influence the present, not logically, but they invariably do

Daily Mirror

Mike Dean slams VAR over "indefensible" decision as World Cup officials under scrutiny

The referees at the Qatar World Cup have been on the receiving end of criticism throughout the tournament with former Premier League official Mike Dean among the latest to have taken aim

The Independent UK

FA asks Fifa for clarity over World Cup penalty inconsistencies

England were denied what looked like a clear spot-kick against Iran.

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Daily Mirror

Former Premier League referee speaks out on VAR controversies in Qatar World Cup

The 2022 World Cup has been plagued by controversies involving VAR, with England, Argentina and Ecuador all left feeling aggrieved after interventions during the tournament

Daily Mirror

Argentina left furious as theory emerges over FIFA and VAR mistake at World Cup

Saudi Arabia rocked world football with a historic 2-1 win against Argentina, but Lionel Messi and Co have been left fuming after a mistake from VAR emerged following their disastrous World Cup opener

The Guardian - UK

Denmark’s Hjulmand shows strain after lively Tunisia claim draw

Denmark and Tunisia played out a noisy, entertaining 0-0 draw in their World Cup Group D match in Doha

Football London

'Farcical' - VAR slammed after Argentina given penalty vs Saudi Arabia amid Harry Maguire error

World Cup 2022 latest: England supporters have slammed VAR's inconsistency after Argentina were awarded a soft penalty against Saudi Arabia

Leeds Live

Harry Maguire 'rugby tackle' penalty verdict as England supporters question VAR denial

The England centre-back was seemingly manhandled in the box which should've been a 'stonewall' penalty...

Chronicle Live

England supporters give Harry Maguire 'rugby tackle' penalty verdict after VAR denial

The England centre-back was seemingly manhandled in the box which should've been a 'stonewall' penalty...

AFP

Qatar become first World Cup hosts to lose opener with Ecuador defeat

Al Khor (Qatar) (AFP) - Qatar became the first home team to lose their opening World Cup match as Ecuador cruised to a 2-0 victory over the hosts, with Enner Valencia scoring twice in the tournament curtain-raiser on Sunday.

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