After a weekend of FA Cup action without VAR, BBC Sport ask managers, fans and pundits whether the game needs technology - and what needs to change.

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When Mohamed Salah last faced Brighton at Anfield in December, there was uncertainty over whether he would be seen in a Liverpool shirt again. Two months on and with the Egyptian a starter once more, Salah and Arne Slot reaped the rewards of their appeasement as Liverpool eased into the fifth round with a comfortable victory over Brighton.

Salah produced a sublime assist, his fourth since returning from the Africa Cup of Nations, and scored from the penalty spot as Liverpool condemned Brighton to a fourth defeat in five games. There was no evidence of Brighton not performing for the under-pressure Fabian Hürzeler but after a promising start the visitors faded rapidly. Curtis Jones, Dominik Szoboszlai, with a superb goal, and Salah capitalised in a commanding victory.

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Wayne Rooney and Alan Shearer believe referees are "petrified" of making decisions without the "safety net of VAR", after the officials award a free-kick instead of a penalty despite Aston Villa's Lucas Digne handling the ball in the box.

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Nikhil Gupta faces up to 40 years over alleged India-backed attempt to kill Gurpatwant Singh Pannun

The Indian man who US prosecutors accused of plotting to kill a prominent US-based activist after being recruited by an agent of the Indian government has pleaded guilty to three criminal charges, according to a spokesperson for the US attorney’s office in Manhattan.

Nikhil Gupta faces a maximum 40 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to murder-for-hire, conspiracy to commit murder-for-hire, and money-laundering charges in connection to the failed attempt to assassinate Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a US resident who is an advocate for a sovereign Sikh state in
northern India.

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Matt Weston wins the first medal for Team GB at the 2026 Winter Olympics, taking home the men's skeleton gold at Milan-Cortina.

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Thomas Tuchel says he extended his contract as England manager through to Euro 2028 because of the "amazing group of players" at his disposal.

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Great Britain's Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson miss out on a podium finish in the figure skating ice dance event, after a disappointing performance in their free dance routine at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

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