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VAR was introduced into Scottish football earlier this season - to some controversy.

In-stadium announcements on VAR rulings could be approved in leagues by year-end

Scotland star Claire Emslie celebrates after scoring against England in the France 2019 Women's World Cup (Picture: Valery Hache/AFP via Getty Images)

World Cup blackout would damage huge momentum behind women's game

The FIFA Women's World Cup Trophy (Photo by Wagner Meier/Getty Images)

Women's World Cup 2023: When does it start and who is the host country

Scotland match winner Nicola Docherty was full of praise for Scotland debutant Emma Watson (Photo by Tom Dulat/Getty Images)

Scotland goalscorer compares teen prospect to Chelsea star after impressive win

Alex Shaw, 24 of Derby who plays FIFA for a living

Meet the man making £50k a year by playing FIFA on his Playstation

Gamers frustrated as internet outage hits servers

EA Sports will no longer produced the Fifa video game franchise after losing naming rights. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Why Fifa 24 will be rebranded EA Sports FC as rival game set to be launched

John Motson’s unforgettable voice scripted some of the most memorable football moments for more than 50 years.

9 of John Motson’s memorable moments and unforgettable commentary lines

(FILES) In this file photo taken on September 13, 2008 Girondin’s forward Yoan Gouffran (R) fights for the ball with with Marseille’s Cameroonian midfielder Modeste M’ Bami during the French L1 football match between Bordeaux and Olympique de Marseille, at the Chaban Delmas stadium in Bordeaux, southwestern France. - Cameroonian Modeste M’Bami, former midfielder for Paris Saint-Germain and Olympique de Marseille died aged 40 in Le Havre, announces sports agent Frank Belhassen, on January 7, 2023. (Photo by PIERRE ANDRIEU / AFP) (Photo by PIERRE ANDRIEU/AFP via Getty Images)

Former Cameroon and PSG star Modeste M’Bami dies

FIFA President Gianni Infantino, left, takes a selfie with Lima, a former Santos soccer player, and others, during the wake of the late Brazilian soccer great Pele, who lies in state, below, at Vila Belmiro stadium in Santos, Brazil, Monday, Jan. 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)

FIFA president defends selfie at Pele's funeral following criticism

Ange Postecoglou promotes the Celtic Foundation Christmas Appeal success in raising £385,000 at the club's Lennoxtown training ground. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Celtic manager bemoans that games 'might go to next day'

The World Cup Trophy.

Here's who will host the 2026 World Cup

FIFA World Cup 2022 closing ceremony: when is it and how to watch

The Menorah holds nine candles, eight of which are lit using the ninth throughout the festival. Photo: tomertu / Getty Images /Canva Pro

I am celebrating my first Hanukkah and can't wait to find out what that means

Referee Szymon Marciniak will oversee Sunday's FIFA World Cup final in Qatar (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)

Here is everything you need to know about World Cup Final ref Szymon Marciniak

Aaron Mooy, Kye Rowles and Aziz Behich played all four of Australia's World Cup matches. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

How much Scottish clubs can expect from World Cup payments

Strictly Come Dancing 2022 contestants James Bye; Kym Marsh, Hamza Yassin; Tyler West; Tony Adams; Kaye Adams; Jayde Adams; Helen Skelton; Fleur East; Richie Anderson; Molly Rainford; Matt Goss; Ellie Simmonds; Will Mellor; Ellie Taylor. BBC, Ray Burmiston

Everything you need to know about the Strictly Come Dancing final

A video circulating on social media appears to show the 41-year-old kneeing a man in the head outside Stadium 974 in Doha.

Samuel Eto’o filmed appearing to attack man at World Cup in Qatar

Borna Barisic 's involvement with Croatia will land Rangers a six-figure fee. (Photo by Laszlo Szirtesi/Getty Images)

Rangers land six-figure windfall ahead of January transfer window

Wales' Neco Williams receiving treatment for an injury. Robert Page has defended the decision to let Williams play on after the Wales full-back suffered a head injury against England at the World Cup. Issue date: Wednesday November 30, 2022.

Wales defend decision to allow Neco Williams to play on after head injury

Stephanie Frappart will take charge of Costa Rica v Germany at the World Cup.

Frappart to become first woman to referee match at men’s World Cup

Players who are booked at this year's World Cup risk being suspended for future games.

World Cup rules for suspensions following yellow and red cards

Players who have already received a yellow card at this year's tournament are at risk of having to sit out a game at the World Cup.

All the players who have had a yellow card at the World Cup

The World Cup in Qatar has been one of the most controversial amidst allegations of bribery and corruption in FIFA's executive committee.

Where is Qatar, what's the time there and why is the World Cup so controversial?

A general view during a public viewing event organised by the Ministry of Municipality and Environment, Al-Shamal Municipality, for local workers watching the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup Group A match between Qatar and Senegal.

How Qatar’s ‘brand’ has been fed through the shredder

Many football experts thought Qatar a strange choice to host a World Cup.

How did Qatar win the opportunity to host the World Cup?

Belgium will only wear their home kit during this World Cup.

Why Belgium will only wear their red home kit during the World Cup

FIFA has came under fire over their OneLove armband stance.

Ofgem urged to ban compulsory pre-payment meters

Harry Kane with the One Love armband.

Here's why the OneLove armband won't it be worn during Qatar 2022

Which of these defensive stars will you include in your fantasy team? Cr: Getty Images

World Cup Fantasy Football: 5 of the best defenders to transfer into your team

England boss Gareth Southgate has not ruled out his team making a gesture ahead of their game with the US to highlight human rights concerns, but said they will not be pressured into doing so.

Could England join Germany in pre-match v USA protest as Fifa clarifies stance?

Germany’s players will not face any disciplinary action from FIFA after taking the OneLove armband protest to a new level as their players covered their mouths during a team photo at the World Cup.

Germany to avoid FIFA punishment over covered mouths protest at World Cup

England's Harry Kane wears the OneLove rainbow armband during a Uefa Nations League match against Italy in September (Picture: Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Why victory at the Qatar World Cup will be a hollow one – Laura Waddell

Celtic forward Daizen Maeda reacts after scoring an offside goal for Japan in their 2-1 win over Germany at the World Cup. (Photo by ANTONIN THUILLIER/AFP via Getty Images)

Germany shocked by Maeda's Japan as hands over mouth protest takes centre stage

Danish FA chief executive Jakob Jensen said the group were now exploring the legal options open to them

Legal action being considered against FIFA over OneLove ban

Germany players pose with their hands covering their mouths as they line up for the team photos prior to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group E match between Germany and Japan at Khalifa International Stadium on November 23, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)

Here's why the German team covered their mouth before game against Japan

Fifa president Gianni Infantino has been widely criticised for his remarks on the eve of the World Cup in Qatar (Picture: Martin Rickett/PA Wire)

Who will look back fondly on Qatar World Cup? – Martyn McLaughlin

Iran's players stayed noticeably silent as their national anthem was played ahead of the World Cup game against England (Picture: Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Fifa's ban on OneLove armband means it's acting like Qatari 'morality police'

There was also fury among the Wales contingent as female supporters wearing rainbow bucket hats had them “confiscated” in Qatar ahead of the group B clash.

Rainbow bucket hats confiscated from Wales fans in Qatar

The Iran players refused to sing the national anthem. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)

How Iran embarrassed England off the field, but lost 6-2

The famous singer stated she would not go to Qatar unless it "fulfilled all the human rights pledges" it made when it was awarded the right to host the World Cup in 2010. She said: “There is currently a lot of speculation that I will be performing at the opening ceremony of the World Cup in Qatar, I will not be performing and nor have I ever been involved in any negotiation to perform. I will be cheering England on from afar and I look forward to visiting Qatar when it has fulfilled all the human rights pledges it made when it won the right to host.”

Celebrities against Qatar World Cup 2022: List of Celebs who condemned Qatar

FIFA World Cup 2022: Concussion rules for Qatar tournament explained

An official FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 ball sits on display in front of the skyline of Doha.

Everything you need to know about the Al Rihla World Cup ball

Alex Scott appeared on BBC with a OneLove armband

BBC pundit Alex Scott appears on air wearing the OneLove armband

Can you guess all 12 nations flags? Cr: Getty Images/Canva Pro

World Cup 2022 Quiz: Can you name these 12 competing nations from their flag?

Here are 8 players who will be determined to prove at point at Qatar 2022. Cr: Getty Images.

Here are 8 players who will have a point to prove at World Cup 2022 -

AL KHOR, QATAR - NOVEMBER 20: Qatar World Cup mascot La'eeb is seen while dancers perform during the opening ceremony prior to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group A match between Qatar and Ecuador at Al Bayt Stadium on November 20, 2022 in Al Khor, Qatar. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)

Gary Lineker explains why World Cup opening ceremony wasn’t on BBC One

Ecuador's Enner Valencia celebrates after scoring his team's second goal in the 2-0 win over Qatar. (Photo by RAUL ARBOLEDA/AFP via Getty Images)

Qatar and Fifa exposed by Ecuador as World Cup opener ends in mismatch

The Al-Bayt Stadium will host the World Cup opener between Qatar and Ecuador. (Photo by KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV/AFP via Getty Images)

Qatar v Ecuador: World Cup opener match info, TV details, kick-off time

A general view of Stadium 974 ahead of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

Wondering who to support at the World Cup - how about human rights?

The decision to award Fifa's World Cup to Qatar has been strongly criticised for a number of reasons (Picture: David Ramos/Getty Images)

Double standards turning World Cup into festival of condemnation – Brian Wilson

The FIFA Fan Festival zone ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar. Picture date: Wednesday November 16, 2022.

Qatar World Cup: Beer to be banned from stadiums

The World Cup in Qatar has some seriously exciting matches in the group stage. Cr: Getty Images.

Qatar World Cup: Here are 10 of the best matches to watch in the group stage

FIFA President Gianni Infantino (left) greets Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani during the draw for the 2022 World Cup at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center on April 1, 2022. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)

Qatar 2022: Time to 'focus on the football', or so says Fifa, anyway

DOHA, QATAR - NOVEMBER 14: People gather at the Corniche Waterfront ahead of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 on November 14, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Qatar 2022 World Cup: Here are 15 quotes on Qatar 2022 ahead of tournament

The specially built Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Doha, Qatar, will host several World Cup matches (Picture: Qatar 2022/Supreme Committee via Getty Images)

Fifa is wrong. There were many 'better' nations than Qatar to host World Cup

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