• Another colossal VAR gaffe in England
    by Paul Gardner on Aug 28, 10:00 PM
    Referee Mike Dean never looked at the replays. In the EPL version of VAR, use of the field-side monitor is discouraged.
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  • The devious problem of tactical fouling
    by Paul Gardner on Aug 23, 2:40 PM
    Stand in his way, pull his shirt, trip him -- nothing too physical, but enough to halt the attack.
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  • A weekend with the VARmints
    by Paul Gardner on Aug 19, 4:53 PM
    No apologies for returning, yet again, to this VAR business. It is fast becoming a major talking point in the sport.
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  • The joys of picardia vs. the boredom of tactics
    by Paul Gardner on Aug 12, 3:11 PM
    Diego Maradona has always known about soccer's extra dimension. Even as a frighteningly young teenager.
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