The International Football Association Board has given its clearest indication yet that it will update guidance on the use of video assistant referees.
Football's lawmaking body is in advanced discussions with the A-League over a world-first trial that would enable fans to hear referees discuss VAR reviews.
The winger will play no further role in the Wallabies’ pool games.
Already-qualified hosts France preserved their perfect record to top Group A at the women's World Cup with a 1-0 win against 10-woman Nigeria thanks to Wendie Renard's 79th minute penalty.
Justice prevailed in the end,but Sydney FC has every right to be dirty with a first-half goal that wasn't given in the A-League grand final.
The total number of penalties awarded through the first round of the NRL season was down 20 per cent on last year when referees began a controversial crackdown.
Western Sydney Wanderers coach Markus Babbel accuses the Football Federation Australia hierarchy of being"blind"to poor refereeing in the A-League.
A-League coaches say it is"immature"for referees to protest their treatment this weekend by covering up the word'respect'on their shirts.
Video review is being fast-tracked into the Champions League this season.
Video assistant referees (VAR) could be introduced to the Champions League and Europa League this season,UEFA officials have revealed.
The referee at the heart of the Melbourne derby penalty blunder has been given a week off from A-League duties.