Match Officials Mic'd Up: Howard Webb explains Manchester derby VAR decision
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"Match Officials Mic'd Up: Howard Webb explains Manchester derby VAR decision" is generating significant coverage in the Sports category, with 7 articles from 6 distinct sources tracked by PULSE so far.
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Coverage (7)
- Maresca on derby VAR decision: 'It’s part of football' Yahoo Sports · 61d ago
- Enzo Maresca on Manchester derby VAR drama: Man City still waiting on apology for 2023 incident ESPN · 61d ago
- Manchester derby VAR error caused by ‘tunnel vision’: Pro Ref chief Webb aljazeera.com · 61d ago
- Howard Webb says accidental handball law ‘a nonsense’ and calls for reform The Guardian · 61d ago
- ‘Offside, me?’ The secrets and stats behind Erling Haaland’s uncanny ability to stay onside The New York Times · 61d ago
- Pro Ref chief Howard Webb: 'Tunnel vision' helped Erling Haaland goal to stand, Enzo Fernández offside missed ESPN · 61d ago
- Match Officials Mic'd Up: Howard Webb explains Manchester derby VAR decision Premier League · 61d ago
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