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Margaret Mandeya 7/30/19 Margaret Mandeya 7/30/19

Is VAR a superhero or a villain in the future of global football?

Even after having a major run out in the 2018 FIFA World Cup, VAR looked all new during the women’s world cup and particularly the Copa America, dishing out some fresh controversies. Even Messi came out a supposed victim of the technology more than once. But what is it really to global football, a friend or a foe?

Simiso Shabangu 7/3/18 Simiso Shabangu 7/3/18

FT World Cup 2018: Tunisia's Tournament in Review

Tunisia exited the World Cup disappointingly with one win in Group G.

Tinotenda Magiya 7/2/18 Tinotenda Magiya 7/2/18

FT World Cup 2018: Morocco's Tournament in Review

Morocco played an attractive style of attacking football at the World Cup 2018 albeit lacking goals in decisive moments.

Siphosethu Thwala 6/30/18 Siphosethu Thwala 6/30/18

FT World Cup 2018: Egypt's Tournament in Review

We take a look back at how Egypt fared at the World Cup 2018.

Tinotenda Magiya 4/20/18 Tinotenda Magiya 4/20/18

No going back as the VAR will be showing replays at the World Cup in 2018

FIFA are making sure that VAR is successful this summer in Russia