FIFA ask tech companies to set up new system for automated VAR offsides
4 years, 4 months ago

FIFA ask tech companies to set up new system for automated VAR offsides

Daily Mail  

Offside has taken one big step closer to being determined purely by automated technology, rather than the current Video Assistant Referee system of dotted lines and a second pair of eyes. FIFA has moved closer to doing away with drawn lines and making offside calls automated But now this could all be about to change, after FIFA this week announced it has asked technology companies to develop ways to improve visuals to help its officials. In a bid to improve the system, FIFA said companies would be provided with 'anonymised datasets' of offside decisions based on which they should present possible solutions. Fans have been left furious this season after seeing multiple controversial VAR decisions made 'The aim of this development phase is to further improve the algorithms of the systems based on a collection of datasets from hundreds of different offside incidents,' the governing body said.

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What is semi-automated offside technology and how does it work?
3 weeks, 1 day ago

What is semi-automated offside technology and how does it work?

The Independent  

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Premier League may introduce semi-automated VAR offside before 2024-25 season ends
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Premier League may introduce semi-automated VAR offside before 2024-25 season ends

India Today  

The Premier League has reported "significant progress" in the recent testing of semi-automated VAR offside technology and reaffirmed its commitment to introducing the system this season. Despite extensive testing and analysis throughout last season, the Premier League remains cautious, insisting that the technology will not be used in live matches until it is fully reliable. "We are still testing it, …

Premier League 2024-25: Semi-automated offside tech before season end a possibility
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Premier League 2024-25: Semi-automated offside tech before season end a possibility

The Hindu  

The Premier League could introduce semi-automated offside technology before the end of the 2024-25 season following “significant” progress in testing, said Chief Football Officer Tony Scholes. Last year, Premier League clubs unanimously agreed to introduce the technology at a shareholders’ meeting. “But if we’re able to introduce it in advance of that, then it’s something that we’re actively considering.” Semi-automated …

Fans heap praise on new VAR feature after its debut at Euro 2024 - claiming this is how the technology 'should ALWAYS work' - as they urge referees' chiefs to bring idea to the Premier League
9 months ago

Fans heap praise on new VAR feature after its debut at Euro 2024 - claiming this is how the technology 'should ALWAYS work' - as they urge referees' chiefs to bring idea to the Premier League

Daily Mail  

Fans have called for reforms in how VAR is utilised in the Premier League following Friday's Euro 2024 opener between Germany and Scotland. VAR was twice called upon during the first-half of Germany's 5-1 win against Scotland Referee pointed to the spot after Jamal Musiala was brought down before VAR overturned the decision on review Screens in the stadium then …

Euro 2024: Technical explanation of VAR decision will be shown on screens
9 months, 1 week ago

Euro 2024: Technical explanation of VAR decision will be shown on screens

Firstpost  

One of the various criticisms of VAR technology since its widespread introduction has been the difficulty match-going fans have in understanding why certain decisions are made. Officials are working towards making fans understand VAR's decision in a better way during Euro 2024. AP Fans at Euro 2024 will be given more detailed information on video-assisted refereeing decisions than before, organisers …

Premier League clubs vote in favour of continuing VAR, agree that improvements should be made
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Premier League clubs vote in favour of continuing VAR, agree that improvements should be made

The Hindu  

Premier League clubs have voted in favour of continuing the usage of the Video Assistant Referee, the league confirmed on Thursday. “As part of thorough discussions at the Annual General Meeting, it was agreed that PGMOL, the Premier League and clubs all have important roles to play in improving the system and its reputation,” officials said in a statement. Increasing …

Premier League clubs vote to continue using VAR next season
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Premier League clubs vote to continue using VAR next season

Associated Press  

MANCHESTER, England — Premier League clubs voted on Thursday to continue using VAR next season after being asked to consider scrapping the technology. The league also said it wanted to maintain a high threshold for VAR intervention and “more robust VAR training to improve consistency, including an emphasis on speed of process while preserving accuracy.” In-stadium announcements will be introduced …

Scrap VAR for all subjective decisions – Harry Maguire
10 months ago

Scrap VAR for all subjective decisions – Harry Maguire

The Independent  

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Premier League to use semi-automated offside technology from next season
11 months, 1 week ago

Premier League to use semi-automated offside technology from next season

Associated Press  

The Premier League will use AI-based player tracking technology to make offside calls from next season in a move that should reduce the time it takes officials to reach their decisions. England’s top-division clubs announced Thursday they reached a unanimous decision on the introduction of semi-automated offside technology, saying the new system is set to be launched during the first …

Semi-automated Offside Technology in Serie A From January
2 years, 3 months ago

Semi-automated Offside Technology in Serie A From January

News 18  

Semi-automated offside technology will be introduced to Serie A next month, the Italian Football Federation announced on Monday as the country’s refereeing association searches for a new president following a drugs scandal. In a statement FIGC said that the technology, developed by global governing body FIFA and used at the World Cup, will be used from the 20th round of …

Explained | How FIFA is using SAOT for offside decisions
2 years, 3 months ago

Explained | How FIFA is using SAOT for offside decisions

The Hindu  

The story so far: In the opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2022 between host Qatar and Ecuador, just three minutes of action had passed before the first goal of the tournament was ruled out for offside. There are two parts to the technology — a sensor inside the match ball that is held using suspension technology, and existing …

World Cup fans left baffled by VAR decision
2 years, 4 months ago

World Cup fans left baffled by VAR decision

The Independent  

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VAR at World Cup 2022: How will the semi-automated offside technology work?
2 years, 4 months ago

VAR at World Cup 2022: How will the semi-automated offside technology work?

Daily Mail  

The World Cup gets underway this weekend, and whether you're a fan of it or not, VAR will once again take centre-stage, with semi-automated offside technology to be in use in Qatar. FIFA president Gianni Infantino believes the new implementation will improve football at all levels 'Semi-automated offside technology is an evolution of the VAR systems that have been implemented …

World Cup 2022: What is Semi-automated offside technology, set to be used in Qatar WC?
2 years, 4 months ago

World Cup 2022: What is Semi-automated offside technology, set to be used in Qatar WC?

The Hindu  

FIFA World Cup 2022 will have several new additions in Qatar, with the semi-automated offside technology being one of them, to be used for the first time in the tournament. “Semi-automated offside technology is an evolution of the VAR systems that have been implemented across the world,” said FIFA President Gianni Infantino. “This technology is the culmination of three years …

New semi-automated VAR system is used for first time to rule out Chelsea equaliser in Zagreb
2 years, 6 months ago

New semi-automated VAR system is used for first time to rule out Chelsea equaliser in Zagreb

Daily Mail  

Chelsea had what would have been a second-half equaliser against Dinamo Zagreb ruled out by a new semi-automated VAR system which was used for the first time. Offside decision on Tuesday night was confirmed by the new semi-automated VAR system 𝖳𝗁𝖾 𝖿𝗂𝗋𝗌𝗍 𝗌𝗂𝗀𝗁𝗍𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝗈𝖿 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝗇𝖾𝗐 𝖵𝖠𝖱 𝗍𝖾𝖼𝗁𝗇𝗈𝗅𝗈𝗀𝗒 𝗂𝗇 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝖣𝗂𝗇𝖺𝗆𝗈 𝖹𝖺𝗀𝗋𝖾𝖻 - 𝖢𝗁𝖾𝗅𝗌𝖾𝖺 𝗀𝖺𝗆𝖾. https://t.co/ajiOonOTQM — EuroFoot September 6, …

Qatar 2022 World Cup to feature semi-automated offside technology - with fans to see final decision image
2 years, 8 months ago

Qatar 2022 World Cup to feature semi-automated offside technology - with fans to see final decision image

The Independent  

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FIFA World Cup 2022: Qatar to have semi-automated technology for offside decisions
2 years, 8 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Qatar to have semi-automated technology for offside decisions

The Hindu  

FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar is set to have a new addition in gameplay with the use of semi-automated offside technology for the first time in a World Cup. “This technology is the culmination of three years of dedicated research and testing to provide the very best for the teams, players and fans who will be heading to Qatar …

Semi-automated offside technology to be used at World Cup in Qatar this winter
2 years, 8 months ago

Semi-automated offside technology to be used at World Cup in Qatar this winter

The Independent  

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World Cup in Qatar to use semi-automated offside system
2 years, 8 months ago

World Cup in Qatar to use semi-automated offside system

Al Jazeera  

The new system uses a limb-tracking camera system to track player movements and a sensor in the ball. FIFA has confirmed that a semi-automated offside system will be used at this year’s football World Cup in Qatar. “Semi-automated offside technology is an evolution of VAR systems that have been implemented across the world,” the global body’s President Gianni Infantino said …

FIFA to test semi-automated offside VAR at Arab Cup
3 years, 3 months ago

FIFA to test semi-automated offside VAR at Arab Cup

Al Jazeera  

Camera system to be set up on the roof of each stadium and information relayed to a video assistant who can then alert the referee. FIFA, football’s world governing body, will use the Arab Cup in Qatar to try out a semi-automatic detection of offside using specialised cameras and a dedicated offside video assistant. “Limb-tracking data extracted from the video …

Arsene Wenger says offside calls could be automated by next year, possibly by FIFA World Cup
3 years, 5 months ago

Arsene Wenger says offside calls could be automated by next year, possibly by FIFA World Cup

Firstpost  

The former Arsenal manager also said he understood the opposition of many in football to his recommendation, which FIFA has embraced, to stage the World Cup every two years. Paris: Offside calls could be “automated by 2022”, when the World Cup will be held in Qatar, Arsene Wenger, director of the development of the world football at the FIFA, said …

Offside calls could be automated by next year: Arsene Wenger
3 years, 5 months ago

Offside calls could be automated by next year: Arsene Wenger

The Hindu  

Offside calls could be "automated by 2022", when the World Cup will be held in Qatar, Arsene Wenger, director of the development of the world football at the FIFA, said Tuesday. The former Arsenal manager also said he understood the opposition of many in football to his recommendation, which FIFA has embraced, to stage the World Cup every two years. …

How is VAR working at Euro 2020? Premier League hopes to learn from Uefa’s masterplan
3 years, 8 months ago

How is VAR working at Euro 2020? Premier League hopes to learn from Uefa’s masterplan

The Independent  

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Plans underway to improve VAR in Premier League
3 years, 11 months ago

Plans underway to improve VAR in Premier League

The Hindu  

Referee chiefs are working on an action plan to improve the Video Assistant Referee in the Premier League and any changes to the system will be passed on to match officials ahead of the new season, the Times reported on Friday. VAR was brought into the league last season, but it is unpopular with many English top-flight managers following a …

Gianni Infantino Says FIFA Working on Trying to Improve the Offside Rule
4 years, 3 months ago

Gianni Infantino Says FIFA Working on Trying to Improve the Offside Rule

News 18  

FIFA wants to improve the offside rule, currently the source of frequent controversy, but it is difficult to find a consensus among the experts discussing the matter, the head of the global soccer body Gianni Infantino said on Friday. “The offside rule has evolved over the last 100 years and we are now discussing it again,” Infantino told a news …

FIFA Seeks Better Tech For Checking Offside and Cheaper Video Review
4 years, 4 months ago

FIFA Seeks Better Tech For Checking Offside and Cheaper Video Review

News 18  

FIFA is working with technology firms to develop better visuals of offside lines and improve decision making by referees, the soccer body said Tuesday. FIFA provided an update on its innovation panel’s work to also study semi-automated offside calls that can help match officials and develop cheaper video review systems for less wealthy competition organizers. The innovation panel has received …

FIFA wants uniform global use of VAR, says refs chief Collina
4 years, 8 months ago

FIFA wants uniform global use of VAR, says refs chief Collina

The Hindu  

FIFA wants Video Assistant Referee system to be applied in the same way across all competitions, as it takes over direct responsibility for the system. Pierluigi Collina, the Italian former World Cup referee and chairman of FIFA's Referees' Committee, said the move was a “natural transition”. “It is then FIFA that deals with referees' education around the world supporting all …

Premier League WON'T be able to alter offside and handball rules with VAR as FIFA take full control
4 years, 8 months ago

Premier League WON'T be able to alter offside and handball rules with VAR as FIFA take full control

Daily Mail  

FIFA are set to take control over all VAR-related activities meaning the Premier League will lose its power to implement flexibility. Former referee and FIFA chief Pierluigi Collina will oversee the use of VAR across the world The Premier League had previously been able to use flexibility when implementing rules As reported in The Times, the organisation sent a letter …

Football’s law-making body IFAB to conduct year-long review of offside law after controversial VAR calls
5 years ago

Football’s law-making body IFAB to conduct year-long review of offside law after controversial VAR calls

Firstpost  

When football’s law-making body IFAB met last week, a decision that could massively impact the game at all levels passed barely noticed as the debate over VAR technology hogged the limelight. Manchester: When football’s law-making body IFAB met last week, a decision that could massively impact the game at all levels passed barely noticed as the debate over VAR technology …

Football’s rule-making body IFAB to review change in VAR offside law, considering introduction of concussion subsitutes
5 years ago

Football’s rule-making body IFAB to review change in VAR offside law, considering introduction of concussion subsitutes

Firstpost  

While the Premier League has been reluctant to change the use of VAR during this campaign, to allow the use of pitchside monitors for subjective decisions, Elleray expects that change to be introduced next season Belfast: Football’s rule-making body IFAB decided on Saturday to undertake a major review the offside law in order to “foster the spirit of attacking play”. …

VAR in the Premier League: The search for offside certainty is anything but clear and obvious
5 years, 2 months ago

VAR in the Premier League: The search for offside certainty is anything but clear and obvious

The Independent  

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VAR only for 'clear and obvious' mistakes says IFAB chief
5 years, 2 months ago

VAR only for 'clear and obvious' mistakes says IFAB chief

The Hindu  

The Video Assistant Referee should only overturn on-field decisions when there has been a “clear and obvious” error, according to one of football's leading international rules officials. Lukas Brud, while not addressing specific incidents in English football, said IFAB guidance advises VAR should only be used to correct clear errors also applied to offside. But what is it, an armpit …

VAR: Where next from 'armpit' offsides to frothing outrage?
5 years, 2 months ago

VAR: Where next from 'armpit' offsides to frothing outrage?

The Hindu  

Somewhat fittingly for the week between Christmas and New Year, when excess chocolate and cheese can easily become a meal, the Premier League looks to have overindulged. Armpit offsides For VAR evangelists and members of the "game's gone" brigade alike, this unwanted entry into the footballing lexicon is an absurdity that must be swiftly banished. Where the intention of VAR …

World football's lawmaking body to discuss VAR, concussion management at December meeting
5 years, 3 months ago

World football's lawmaking body to discuss VAR, concussion management at December meeting

Firstpost  

IFAB will discuss topics ranging from the use of the Video Assistant Referee and player concussion management to proposed law changes at its annual business meeting in Belfast on 3 December World soccer’s lawmaking body IFAB will discuss topics ranging from the use of the Video Assistant Referee and player concussion management to proposed law changes at its annual business …

FIFA 'could replace linesmen with VAR' as new department is introduced
5 years, 6 months ago

FIFA 'could replace linesmen with VAR' as new department is introduced

Daily Mail  

Football could see further sweeping changes after it was revealed that FIFA are exploring the possibility of replacing assistant referees with VAR technology. As first reported by The Mirror, football's international governing body have set up a new department to discover whether technology could be used further in football. VAR has been newly introduced into the Premier League as of …

FATAL FLAW IN VAR: Premier League referees admit they need better cameras to determine offside calls
5 years, 6 months ago

FATAL FLAW IN VAR: Premier League referees admit they need better cameras to determine offside calls

Daily Mail  

Premier League bosses have admitted that VAR is constrained by technology when determining tight offside calls. The Mail on Sunday revealed last week that the 50 frames-per-second footage used by VAR meant officials could not be definitive on the most marginal offsides. Raheem Sterling was judged to be 2.4cm offside against West Ham United on the opening day of the …

Football news: VAR's controversial offside system could be scrapped
5 years, 7 months ago

Football news: VAR's controversial offside system could be scrapped

Daily Mail  

VAR is already set to undergo changes to the way it processes offside calls, with a review over whether it should only intervene if there is a clear error set to take place. Raheem Sterling and Gabriel Jesus appeal to referee Mike Dean after seeing a Manchester City goal ruled out against West Ham United by VAR Sterling's shoulder was …

UEFA to consider fast-tracking implementation of VAR for Champions League knockout stages, says president Aleksander Ceferin
6 years, 4 months ago

UEFA to consider fast-tracking implementation of VAR for Champions League knockout stages, says president Aleksander Ceferin

Firstpost  

UEFA opted against using VAR this season, despite the technology being used by major European leagues in Spain, Italy and Germany, and the World Cup in Russia earlier this year. UEFA will consider fast-tracking the implementation of video assistant referees for the Champions League knockout stages this season, according to the European governing body’s president Aleksander Ceferin. The organisation opted …

FIFA World Cup Russia 2018 Live: VAR's foray into the World Cup
6 years, 8 months ago

FIFA World Cup Russia 2018 Live: VAR's foray into the World Cup

The Hindu  

Technology, which is an integral part of our everyday life, has made its way to the sporting arena as well. Video Assistant Referees, an extra set of eyes – 35 in case of this FIFA World Cup – for the on-field adjudicators, a common feature across the Bundesliga and Serie A for some years, have made their World Cup debut …

The inside story of how FIFA's controversial VAR system was born
6 years, 8 months ago

The inside story of how FIFA's controversial VAR system was born

Wired  

The first video referral in World Cup history happened during the Group B opener between Spain and Portugal, in Sochi. "With all the 4G and Wi-Fi in stadia today, the referee is the only person who can’t see exactly what is happening and he’s actually the only one who should," says Lukas Brud, IFAB secretary at the International Football Association. …

A scanner on VAR
6 years, 9 months ago

A scanner on VAR

The Hindu  

If anyone was seeking a grand endorsement of the video assistant referee system, the FA Cup fifth round replay between Tottenham Hotspur and Rochdale earlier this year did not provide it. And if we are going to use this system, we must all be clear on it and sure on what is going to happen.” The VAR will become the …

FIFA World Cup 2018: VAR replays and explanations to be shown on stadium screens, says governing body
6 years, 11 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2018: VAR replays and explanations to be shown on stadium screens, says governing body

Firstpost  

Four video assistant referees will be present at every game at the World Cup in Russia with replays to be shown on giant screens inside the stadiums, FIFA said on Wednesday. Coverciano: Four video assistant referees will be present at every game at the World Cup in Russia with replays to be shown on giant screens inside the stadiums, FIFA …

VAR may have kinks that need to be ironed out, but the technology will prove to be useful in long run
6 years, 11 months ago

VAR may have kinks that need to be ironed out, but the technology will prove to be useful in long run

Firstpost  

VAR can serve as a useful tool to eliminate howlers. With VAR’s use approved for the World Cup this summer, much needs to be done before it is better understood in the little time that is left. On Thursday, it announced the list for match officials at the World Cup but only seven of the 12 countries using VAR in …

FIFA World Cup 2018: Coaches express confidence in implementation of VAR technology in event
7 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2018: Coaches express confidence in implementation of VAR technology in event

Firstpost  

World Cup coaches expressed a quiet confidence on Wednesday about Video Assistant Referee technology ahead of its likely adoption for this year’s showpiece event in Russia. Sochi, Russia: World Cup coaches expressed a quiet confidence on Wednesday about Video Assistant Referee technology ahead of its likely adoption for this year’s showpiece event in Russia. Earlier this week, UEFA president Aleksander …

GRAHAM POLL: This was a 'sorry' day for VAR
7 years, 1 month ago

GRAHAM POLL: This was a 'sorry' day for VAR

Daily Mail  

Supporters of Video Assistant Refereeing will point to the fact that Juan Mata was offside and so his ‘goal’ was correctly ruled out using technology. Those against VAR will point to the pictures with the wobbly lines provided to viewers by technicians at Stockley Park and justifiably say that the system lacks credibility and isn’t ready to go live in …

La Liga set to introduce Video Assistant Referees
7 years, 4 months ago

La Liga set to introduce Video Assistant Referees

Daily Mail  

La Liga plans to introduce video assistant referees next season, the league's president Javier Tebas said on Tuesday. La Liga president Javier Tebas says he wants Video Assistant Referees next season Last season Barcelona were not awarded a goal despite television replays showing the ball had crossed the line during a 1-1 draw with Real Betis. Spain's top flight is …

England vs Germany use Video Assistant Referee technology
7 years, 4 months ago

England vs Germany use Video Assistant Referee technology

Daily Mail  

For the first time on Thursday night, an England game at Wembley will feature video technology. The technology, brought in to assist the referee and his officials, will play its role on the international stage as Gareth Southgate's side host Germany in a friendly. A video assistant referee who reviews the referee's decisions. The head of VAR in Germany, Hellmut …

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