Pitana's path from film extra to World Cup final referee

IMAGE: Referee Nestor Pitana talks to Ngolo Kante of France . Photograph: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images Argentine Nestor Pitana's roundabout route to becoming a World Cup final referee has taken......

Argentina's Pitana to referee World Cup final

IMAGE: Referee Nestor Pitana calls for a VAR review. Photograph: Damir Sagolj/Reuters Experienced Argentine official Nestor Pitana will referee the World Cup final between France and Croatia at......

Copa: Brazil's controversial win; Peru hold Ecuador

Late goal gives Brazil controversial 2-1 win over Colombia IMAGE: Brazil's Neymar in action. Photograph: Ricardo Moraes/Reuters Brazil went behind for the first time in eight games on......

World Cup updates: Argentina's Pitana to referee opening match

IMAGE:  Referee Nestor Pitana of Argentina attends a training session.Photograph: Tatyana Makeyeva/Reuters Argentine referee Nestor Pitana will take charge of Thursday's opening......

Was the controversial VAR penalty the turning point in World Cup final?

VAR is generally considered to have been a success at the World Cup, as FIFA president Gianni Infantino proudly declared on Friday, but other federations are not so sure. IMAGE: The giantscreen......