Why the Norwegian FA ignored clubs' calls to scrap VAR (1:03)
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Norway votes to keep VAR in blow to critics

Norwegian soccer decided to keep using video reviews to assist referees in its top league after a vote at a congress of its national soccer federation on Saturday.

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Fans vs. VAR: Norway's fight for football's future

Protests involving fishcakes and tennis balls turned Norway's anti-VAR movement into a global news story, and the attention has led to a vote. Could they vote VAR out of the league?

The surprising ways Norwegian fans have been protesting against VAR (2:12)
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The surprising ways Norwegian fans have been protesting against VAR (2:12)
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Why Norwegian football fans want VAR abolished (1:03)
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Fishcake & tennis ball protest causes Norwegian match abandonment (1:43)
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Fish cake fury: Game cancelled after VAR protest

The match in the Norwegian top flight between Rosenborg BK and Lillestrom was suspended on Sunday after fans showed their displeasure with the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) by throwing fish cakes onto the field.

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Chelsea announce Fofana signing from Molde

Chelsea have completed the signing of Molde striker David Datro Fofana on a six-year deal, the club announced on Saturday.

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Man United tracking teenager Haaland - sources

The 17-year-old, who has also been watched by his father's former club Leeds United this season, scored four goals in 21 minutes on Sunday.

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Columbus signs Ghana international Abu

Midfielder Mohammed Abu joined Columbus Crew SC on Tuesday as a special discovery player from Norwegian club Stromsgodset.

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Bradley ready to manage again 'tomorrow'

Bob Bradley says he's ready to get back into management immediately, after the American lost his job as Swansea City boss this week.

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Kongsvinger the darlings of Norway

Two unorthodox decisions changed everything for Kongsvinger, and now the second-tier Norwegian side face Rosenborg in their first ever cup final.

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Junior leaves Everton for Stromsgodset

Everton midfielder Francisco Junior has joined Stromsgodset on a permanent transfer after failing to establish himself at Goodison Park.