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Saad Lamjarred faces French court again over rape allegations

Moroccan pop star Saad Lamjarred, known for his international hits, is appearing once again before the French justice system. He is set to face the assize court of Var in Draguignan on Monday for rape allegations dating back to August 26, 2018, which could carry a sentence of up to 15......

Milan's penalty controversy: Saelemaekers incident reignites VAR debate in Serie A

The Serie A clash between Parma and AC Milan ended in a dramatic 2-2 draw, with controversy surrounding a first-half penalty awarded to Milan. Alexis Saelemaekers was brought down in the penalty area, prompting referee Marco Di Bello to point to the spot after assessing the incident. The decision, which......

Club Africain demands investigation into VAR controversies and refereeing system

Club Africain has released an official statement expressing serious concerns over what it describes as repeated refereeing errors, particularly during the recent derby match in the national championship. The Tunisian club, known as Bab Jedid, has called for a comprehensive investigation into the conduct......

CAF confirms VAR for first use in African World Cup playoff matches

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially confirmed that Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology will be used for the first time in the African World Cup playoff matches for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. This landmark decision marks a significant advancement in officiating standards......

Var council President fined for illegal conflict of interest

Jean-Louis Masson, president of the Var Departmental Council and member of Les Républicains, was fined €15,000 for illegal conflict of interest during his tenure as mayor of La Garde, near Toulon. The court did not impose a disqualification from holding office. The Toulon criminal court......

Amber Alert issued in southern France for four-year-old Maëlle

An Amber Alert was issued on Friday morning in the Var region of southern France following the abduction of a four-year-old girl named Maëlle. According to the Toulon public prosecutor Raphaël Balland, the child was allegedly taken by her father under “very......

The Raja's Odyssey: A Nail-Biting Journey to the Throne Cup Final

In a gripping encounter that defied all expectations, Raja de Casablanca narrowly escaped the clutches of Mouloudia Club d'Oujda (MCO) in the semifinals of the 2023 Throne Cup. The match, played in Agadir, proved to be a thrilling rollercoaster ride, with the underdogs from Oujda pushing the champions......

Premier League Clubs to Vote on VAR's Future

Premier League clubs are poised to make a significant decision that could alter the landscape of English football: whether to abolish the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system from the competition starting next season. The pivotal vote is scheduled to take place during the league's upcoming general......

Zamalek Challenges Appointment of Tunisian Officials for VAR Duties

In a move that threatens to reignite controversy ahead of the highly anticipated CAF Cup final, Zamalek SC has lodged an official objection with the Confederation of African Football (CAF), vehemently opposing the appointment of Tunisian officials to oversee the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) operations......