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Key Takeaways On How VAR Regulations Might Change Before The 2026 World Cup.

The beautiful game, a tapestry woven with skill, passion, and unpredictable drama, has always been resistant to radical change. In today's time, the fast development of technology has brought about the biggest change in how football matches are officiated: the Video Assistant Referee (VAR).  Since its full introduction, VAR has been a constant source of debate, lauded for correcting "clear and obvious errors" but simultaneously lambasted for disrupting the game's flow and generating its own brand of controversy. As the 2026 FIFA World Cup looms on the horizon, the International Football Association Board (IFAB), the custodians of the Laws of the Game, The upcoming changes are set to bring more major changes to VAR rules, trying to find a better balance between being accurate and keeping the real feel of football.  These proposed changes are not mere tweaks; they are a direct response to years of scrutiny, fan frustration, and the desire to evolve the sport without irr...
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💫 UWCL: Arsenal produce comeback against Lyon; Barcelona stun Chelsea .


All roads lead to the UEFA Women's Champions League final, and the semi-final second legs have been completed!

To reach the final in Lisbon next month, Chelsea and Arsenal needed to erase aggregate deficits against Barcelona and Lyon, respectively.

Here's how the second legs turned out...

Arsenal stroll past Lyon.

Arsenal staged a spectacular comeback to defeat Lyon 4-1 (5-3 on aggregate).

Christiane Endler's own goal in the first five minutes gave the Gunners optimism, and Mariona Caldentey made it 2-0 just before halftime.


Arsenal's second-half performance was even better, with Alessia Russo and Caitlin Foord adding two more goals to seal the victory.

Those goals provided the perfect margin, and Melchie Dumornay equalized for Lyon in the final 10 minutes, but the French club had left themselves too much to do, and Arsenal held on for the triumph.

Barcelona defeated Chelsea to reach the final.

Sonia Bompastor's Chelsea suffered a 4-1 (8-2 on aggregate) defeat to Barcelona.

Aitana Bonmatí's goal extended the current holders' aggregate lead in the first 30 minutes at Stamford Bridge, demonstrating their superiority over Chelsea.


Prior to the break, Ewa Pajor and Clàudia Pina both scored, ending the London club's hopes of a comeback.

Chelsea nearly kept Barcelona at bay in the second half, but Salma Paralluelo scored the fourth at the conclusion of 90 minutes, and Wieke Kaptein provided a small consolation for the hosts in extra time.
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