FIFA has recommended the use of video assistant referee (VAR) technology for the 2019 Women's World Cup in France this year. The organising committee of world soccer's governing body met on Monday and backed the use of VAR at the tournament after it was introduced at the men's World Cup last year in Russia.

FIFA recommends use of VAR at 2019 Women's World Cup

Real Madrid's Gareth Bale came off the bench and coolly converted a controversial penalty to secure a 2-1 win at Levante in La Liga on Sunday as the European champions rode their luck to stay within nine points of leaders Barcelona.

Gareth Bale penalty gives Real Madrid win in latest VAR controversy

The video assistant referee (VAR) is due to make its UEFA Champions League debut on Tuesday (February 12) as the knock-out stages of the competition get going. European soccer's governing body previously opted against using VAR this season, despite the technology being employed by major European leagues in Spain, Italy and Germany, and by FIFA at the World Cup in Russia.

VAR gets ready for Champions League debut

Arsenal head coach Unai Emery expressed regret about the penalty decisions that went against his side during the 1-5 defeat against Liverpool at Anfield on Saturday.

Arsenal coach Unai Emery calls for VAR after conceding two penalties at Liverpool

Cristiano Ronaldo scored a brace, the second goal a contentious penalty, to give Juventus a dramatic 2-1 win over Sampdoria who had a stoppage-time equaliser chalked off following a long VAR review in Serie A on Saturday.

Cristiano Ronaldo brace gives Juve contentious win over unlucky Sampdoria

Time lost due to the use of the Video Assistant Referee will be added to stoppage time in the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia

FIFA World Cup 2018: Time lost due to VAR will be added to stoppage time, FIFA says

VAR can only be used when there is doubt surrounding any of four key game-changing situations: After a goal, penalty decisions, after a straight red card or in cases of mistaken identity

Video Assistant Referee is a blessing for FIFA World Cup 2018

UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin has expressed concern over the decision to employ the video replay system (VAR) at the 2018 World Cup

UEFA president 'worried' over use of VAR at World Cup

England striker Jamie Vardy believes the use of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) leaves players and fans with little idea of "what is going on"

Video Assistant Referee confuses players and fans: Jamie Vardy

FIFA are expected to rubber-stamp video assistant referee technology (VAR) for this summer's World Cup despite lingering opposition from within and outside football

FIFA to give VAR green light at World Cup

Video Assistant Referee set for FIFA World Cup approval

Video Assistant Referee is used to review certain decisions made by the main referee by watching video replays of the relevant incidents

Champions League to drop use of Video Assistant Referee

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