Sweden got rid of VAR.
They heard what everyone connected with the sport had to say about it and ruled, "OK. It's gone."
That will NEVER happen here because the bureaucratic ruling football hierarchy pretend they can't hear what paying public think.
We don't matter.
Bravo Sweden
If that's a foul, every corner kick, free kick or throw in into the box would result in either a foul or penalty. This happens every time. Corruption in full view.
#WHUARS – 90+5’ VAR OVERTURN
After VAR review, the referee overturned the original decision of goal to West Ham United.
Referee announcement: “After review, West Ham number 19 commits a foul on the goalkeeper. Final decision is direct free kick.”
— Named World’s Best Referee for SIX straight years
— Lost all his hair in just 10 days at 24 due to alopecia
— Spoke FOUR languages: Italian, English, French, Spanish
— His stare was VAR before VAR.
Pierluigi Collina is ONE OF A KIND.
Ben Mee chose to speak facts here.
"Footballers play for the fans, not people in boardrooms. No one scores a goal or makes a last-ditch tackle to earn the praise of the owners.
"They do it for the feeling they get when the crowd roars.
"The feeling of elation when we win is the same as it was as a kid. Something those who know little about football cannot relate to.
"Football is all about competition and enjoyment — that's why we love the game.
"Without that it's just business."
🚨 EXCLUSIVE - #NUFC have taken a major step forward into new youth markets, as the next stage of the club’s growth is set to begin. ⬇️
This will see the club look to scout and aggressively recruit elite talent from all around the world at a younger age, while remaining heavily focused on both local and national recruitment. The signing of Johan Martinez from Ecuadorian trailblazers Independiente del Valle is just the start. 🌟
This comes not just as a continuation of the brilliant work already put into our academy, but also an exciting development towards the next level in the overall long-term plan. PIF are backing the project like never before - the club is set to be nearly as big as Europe’s elite in terms of staffing, and it’s said that we’ll be “unrecognisable” in a good way five years from now. 👀
Promotions have been given to Paul Midgley (now Academy Recruitment Director) - who will oversee the operation - and Paul McLaren (now Academy Scouting Director), as part of a new department in which another Head of Academy Recruitment will be appointed. ✍🏼
There are massive things coming, and the evidence of that will arrive as soon as this summer - another big few months for Newcastle United at all levels! 📈
🇮🇹🚨 JUST IN: ITALY REJECTS TRUMP'S WORLD CUP PROPOSAL.
Trump's envoy suggested replacing Iran with Italy at the 2026 World Cup.
Italy's Economy Minister called it "shameful."
Sports Minister Abodi: "You qualify on the pitch. Not through geopolitics."
FIFA confirms Iran stays. Italy says no.
Even a World Cup spot couldn't buy Italian dignity.
I genuinely think the disconnect that seems to exist between the club and certain sections of the fanbase started when Amanda and Mehrdad left in 2024.
They were excellent in their role as figureheads that fans really warmed to.
Alll of the significant appointments since haven’t been able to replicate that relationship with fans. At a club like ours, that’s a missed opportunity in my view. #NUFC
Cost of sacking Liam Rosenior: £24m
Cost of buying Sheffield Wednesday: £20m
When sacking a manager costs more than a club in the Championship, it's probably time to start addressing those financial oblivion questions in football.
EXCLU 🚨 Reports suggest Premier League chiefs are considering a relegation play-off between 17th and 18th place, amid concerns over Tottenham Hotspur’s struggles this season. There is growing unease that losing a club of Spurs’ stature could impact the league’s profits. [@FrancisChipp]
Not sure Wissa has seen enough game time to out-muscle Owen for me. Took him from subs bench at Real Madrid. Played him in final game of season so he could go to world cup. Came back injured and lost a season (on full pay). Remember Owens brochure?? Couldn't wait to leave.
The EPL is anti- competitive. In no other business could you be stopped in investment in the company you have bought. This is illegal. If PIF were up to the fight, then a court case is the only way to make 2030 happen.
One of the most blatant yellow cards you'll see.
Fermin Lopez and Lamine Yamal BOTH got away with clear bookings that would've ruled them out of next week's second leg.
If Joelinton did this...🟨
#NUFC
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Deflating end to what was looking like a perfect first lef until literally the last kick of the game.
Hard to put into words after that absolute sucker punch at the end.
What's everyone's thoughts on the game?
Exactly. We cannot upset table of the EPL and champs league. We need justice and court action. When is it not possible to purchase a company and not invest in it? Oh yes. If you buy a football team.