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Atletico Madrid draw 1-1 with Arsenal in Champions League semi-final
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Arsenal were held to a 1-1 draw by Atletico Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final at the Metropolitano. Viktor Gyokeres gave the Gunners the lead from the penalty spot before Julian Alvarez equalized with a controversial penalty awarded after a VAR review. A late penalty decision for Arsenal was overturned, leaving the tie poised ahead of the return leg at the Emirates Stadium.
The ANFP president confirmed that the national team signed a contract with Marathon for the qualifiers and the 2028 Copa América, and that VAR will be used in the second round of the Liga de Ascenso.
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The Professional Game Match Officials has admitted that Manchester United should have had a goal ruled out for handball in their 3-2 Premier League win over Nottingham Forest on Sunday.
FIFA is exploring advanced refereeing technologies, including body cameras and improved offside alerts, for the 2026 World Cup. These innovations build on successful trials from this year's Club World Cup in the United States. Officials emphasize balancing technological improvements with the sport's traditions.
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FIFA plans to implement Video Assistant Referee checks for the awarding of corner kicks at the 2026 World Cup, despite rejection by domestic leagues. The governing body aims to trial this expansion alongside reviews for second yellow cards, following an October IFAB meeting. Pierluigi Collina, FIFA's head of referees, supports broadening VAR to address quick-identifiable errors.