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?

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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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Utd face competition for Sarpsborg's Diatta

Manchester United face competition from Europe's biggest clubs for highly-rated midfielder Krepin Diatta, according to Sarpsborg 08.

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Utd scout Sarpsborg teen Diatta - source

Manchester United have stepped up their interest in teenager Krepin Diatta by scouting the midfielder during an outing for Sarpsborg 08.

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Bendtner: 'Nice being Bendtner anywhere'

Nicklas Bendtner has settled into life at new club Rosenborg by telling a reporter: "It's nice being Nicklas Bendtner anywhere."

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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.