Analysis/Opinion
Women’s Football: A Rise That Shows No Signs of Slowing Down
In 1991, after years of unofficial tournaments and regional competitions organized by UEFA and other federations, FIFA officially launched the first Women’s World Cup in the People’s Republic of China. The United States won that inaugural edition, but the true milestone was the recognition of women’s football as an official global sport under FIFA’s banner. This decision marked a turning point: the sport moved from the margins to the main stage, setting the foundation for a transformative journey.
VAR Fair in Soccer: Technology vs. Emotion in the Beautiful Game
Since its official introduction to major competitions, the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) has revolutionized Soccer—but not without controversy. While its core aim is to minimize human error, many fans, players, and analysts continue to debate its fairness. Is it truly just to disallow a goal due to an offside by a few millimeters, even when the spirit of the play was brilliant? For a game rooted in rhythm and passion, VAR has sometimes felt like a cold interruption to soccer’s natural flow.