Plans underway to improve VAR in Premier League
4 years 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 number of contentious calls, with growing concern about the time to make decisions and the precision with which offsides are judged. "The purpose is to identify improvements to the VAR system and form a common understanding of where a VAR interpretation is expected and how changes can be made to increase consistency," clubs were told at a Premier League shareholders meeting. "The PGMOL present an action plan at the next shareholders' meeting outlining changes and improvements for next season and beyond," the newspaper said, referring to the Professional Game Match Officials Limited.

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La Liga 2024-25: Barca coach Flick backs VAR use in controversial win over Rayo Vallecano
1 month, 1 week ago

La Liga 2024-25: Barca coach Flick backs VAR use in controversial win over Rayo Vallecano

The Hindu  

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick defended the use of the video assistant referee after Rayo Vallecano were left fuming following a number of controversial decisions during Monday’s La Liga match. Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski scored the winner from the penalty spot in the first half following a lengthy VAR review over a foul inside the box that the referee did not …

FA Cup 2024-25: Why is there no VAR in the fourth round?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

FA Cup 2024-25: Why is there no VAR in the fourth round?

The Hindu  

Harry Maguire’s controversial late goal in Manchester United’s 2-1 win over Leicester City in the FA Cup fourth round once again highlighted the absence of Video Assistant Referee. With VAR not in use in the fourth round, Maguire’s sucker punch knocked the Foxes out of the competition, leaving Leicester boss Ruud van Nistelrooy furious. Video Assistant Referees will only be …

Premier League may introduce semi-automated VAR offside before 2024-25 season ends
1 month, 3 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, …

Arsenal vs Man United: Why is there no VAR in the FA Cup third round?
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Arsenal vs Man United: Why is there no VAR in the FA Cup third round?

The Hindu  

Gabriel Martinelli’s 18th minute goal being ruled out in the Arsenal vs Manchester United FA Cup fixture underlined the absence of Video Assisted Referee in the tournament. In the third round fixture between Arsenal and Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium, Martinelli scored in the 18th minute but the linesman immediately raised his flag to signal off side. ‘Video Assistant …

Referees to explain VAR decisions to stadium in League Cup semis
3 months ago

Referees to explain VAR decisions to stadium in League Cup semis

The Hindu  

Referees will explain VAR decisions to the crowd in a trial measure to be implemented in the League Cup semifinal matches next week, the English Football League said on Monday. As part of the trial, referees will use the stadium public address system to announce the final decision following a visit to the VAR pitchside monitor, or after decisions made …

Major change made to VAR process for Carabao Cup semi-finals
3 months ago

Major change made to VAR process for Carabao Cup semi-finals

The Independent  

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Where is the VAR? – Villa boss Unai Emery fumes over penalty incident at Forest
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Where is the VAR? – Villa boss Unai Emery fumes over penalty incident at Forest

The Independent  

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Serie A 2024-25: Napoli boss Conte left fuming with VAR in Inter stalemate
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Serie A 2024-25: Napoli boss Conte left fuming with VAR in Inter stalemate

The Hindu  

Napoli coach Antonio Conte criticised the Video Assistant Referee for not intervening to reverse a penalty that Inter Milan’s Hakan Calhanoglu eventually missed in their 1-1 draw on Sunday. While Turkey midfielder Calhanoglu failed to convert from the spot, Napoli manager Conte criticised the VAR for not overruling the referee’s decision to penalise Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa for a foul on …

Referees’ chief Howard Webb believes VAR standards have improved this season
5 months, 1 week ago

Referees’ chief Howard Webb believes VAR standards have improved this season

The Independent  

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Premier League changes for 2024-25: How VAR, handball and offside will be different
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Premier League changes for 2024-25: How VAR, handball and offside will be different

New York Times  

Ready yourselves for another season of… legal battles, endless debate about clubs’ finances, VAR outrage, nine-year player contracts and managerial sackings. So, without further ado, allow The Athletic to steer you through the need-to-knows ahead of the new season… Changes to VAR The Premier League and PGMOL, the match officials’ organisation, accepted they lost their way with VAR last season, …

Premier League issues plan to improve VAR ahead of new season
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Premier League issues plan to improve VAR ahead of new season

The Independent  

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Denmark rulings show how video review at Euro 2024 moved on far from FIFA’s original vision for VAR
9 months ago

Denmark rulings show how video review at Euro 2024 moved on far from FIFA’s original vision for VAR

Associated Press  

FRANKFURT, Germany — Video review of soccer referees’ decisions is testing the patience and faith of coaches, players and fans at the European Championship — as it has all season in club games. Referees also can often seem to be remotely controlled, going against FIFA’s pledge in 2016: “Never lose the authority of referees, never take it out.” “Michael Oliver …

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, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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 to Retain VAR at Annual General Meeting
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Premier League Clubs Vote to Retain VAR at Annual General Meeting

News 18  

English Premier League clubs voted on Thursday in favour of continuing to use the Video Assistant Referee system next season. Although the statement did not contain figures for the ballot, held at the Premier League’s annual general meeting, the BBC reported that 19 of the division’s 20 clubs had voted to retain the controversial technology. League chiefs also said they …

VAR here to stay as Premier League clubs vote to keep controversial technology
9 months, 3 weeks ago

VAR here to stay as Premier League clubs vote to keep controversial technology

The Independent  

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Premier League clubs vote in favour of continuing VAR, agree that improvements should be made
9 months, 3 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, 3 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 …

Premier League clubs reject proposal to abolish VAR
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Premier League clubs reject proposal to abolish VAR

New York Times  

Premier League clubs have voted in favour of continuing to operate VAR in the Premier League at today’s annual general meeting. A statement read: “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.” As part of …

Scrap VAR for all subjective decisions – Harry Maguire
10 months, 1 week ago

Scrap VAR for all subjective decisions – Harry Maguire

The Independent  

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VAR vote: What Premier League fans want their clubs to do
10 months, 1 week ago

VAR vote: What Premier League fans want their clubs to do

New York Times  

On Wednesday, The Athletic revealed that Premier League clubs are set to hold a vote at their annual general meeting next month on a proposal to abolish the video assistant referee system from the start of next season. Arsenal: 40% yes It’s perhaps surprising that more Arsenal fans haven’t voted to scrap VAR after many of them felt the system …

Premier League clubs to hold vote on SCRAPPING VAR from the start of next season... after Wolves put forward the proposal following fury at multiple decisions this term
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Premier League clubs to hold vote on SCRAPPING VAR from the start of next season... after Wolves put forward the proposal following fury at multiple decisions this term

Daily Mail  

Premier League clubs will vote next month on a proposal by Wolves to scrap VAR in a significant and potentially historic move. Premier League clubs will vote on a proposal to scrap VAR next season at their AGM on June 6 The proposal has been put forward by Wolves who have had a number of VAR decisions go against them …

VAR given two key areas to improve as Premier League chief says it remains ‘nowhere near good enough’
1 year, 1 month ago

VAR given two key areas to improve as Premier League chief says it remains ‘nowhere near good enough’

The Independent  

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VAR ‘over-reffed the moment’ – Sean Dyche unhappy with disallowed Everton goal
1 year, 3 months ago

VAR ‘over-reffed the moment’ – Sean Dyche unhappy with disallowed Everton goal

The Independent  

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Referees chief Howard Webb stands by VAR decision on controversial Newcastle goal against Arsenal
1 year, 4 months ago

Referees chief Howard Webb stands by VAR decision on controversial Newcastle goal against Arsenal

The Independent  

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Premier League’s slow slide into video review chaos is far removed from FIFA vision for VAR in 2016
1 year, 4 months ago

Premier League’s slow slide into video review chaos is far removed from FIFA vision for VAR in 2016

Associated Press  

Video reviews in soccer were meant to take no more than six seconds. It is likely true Premier League match officials and the protocol they use are the biggest problem, not the VAR system overall which won praise at the last two men’s World Cups. In Zurich seven years ago, FIFA’s director of refereeing Massimo Busacca said it should “not …

Steps Taken to Avoid Repeat of Liverpool VAR Error: Referee Howard Webb
1 year, 5 months ago

Steps Taken to Avoid Repeat of Liverpool VAR Error: Referee Howard Webb

News 18  

Referees chief Howard Webb said steps have been taken to ensure there is no repeat of the VAR error that saw a legitimate Liverpool goal against Tottenham Hotspur disallowed. The Professional Game Match Officials Limited admitted that VAR got the offside decision wrong when Luis Diaz scored what should have been the opening goal in a 2-1 loss for the …

Webb: Steps taken to avoid repeat of Liverpool VAR error
1 year, 5 months ago

Webb: Steps taken to avoid repeat of Liverpool VAR error

The Hindu  

Referees chief Howard Webb said steps have been taken to ensure there is no repeat of the VAR error that saw a legitimate Liverpool goal against Tottenham Hotspur disallowed. The Professional Game Match Officials Limited admitted that VAR got the offside decision wrong when Luis Diaz scored what should have been the opening goal in a 2-1 loss for the …

Nothing’s changed with VAR, says Gareth Southgate
1 year, 5 months ago

Nothing’s changed with VAR, says Gareth Southgate

The Independent  

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Referees governing body announces changes to VAR protocols after fallout from Diaz’s disallowed goal
1 year, 5 months ago

Referees governing body announces changes to VAR protocols after fallout from Diaz’s disallowed goal

The Hindu  

The governing body for England’s referees will introduce changes to VAR following the errors that led to Luis Diaz’s disallowed goal for Liverpool against Tottenham last weekend. RELATED | Manchester United risks early Champions League exit after Galatasaray defeat “We recognize standards fell short of expectations and acknowledged the error to Liverpool immediately after the conclusion of the fixture,” the …

Referees governing body announces changes to VAR protocols after fallout from Diaz’s disallowed goal
1 year, 5 months ago

Referees governing body announces changes to VAR protocols after fallout from Diaz’s disallowed goal

Associated Press  

MANCHESTER, England — The governing body for England’s referees will introduce changes to VAR following the errors that led to Luiz Diaz’s disallowed goal for Liverpool against Tottenham last weekend. It added that it had made “key learnings to mitigate against the risk of a future error.” PGMOL said a new VAR Communication Protocol would be developed to improve communication …

VAR officials involved in Liverpool error not selected for weekend games
1 year, 5 months ago

VAR officials involved in Liverpool error not selected for weekend games

The Hindu  

The Video Assistant Referee officials involved when Liverpool was wrongly denied a goal in Saturday’s 2-1 Premier League defeat at Tottenham Hotspur have not been included for this weekend in the list of officials released on Tuesday. The referees’ body, Professional Game Match Officials Limited, admitted it was the wrong decision to disallow Luis Diaz’s effort, blaming human error, and …

The Premier League now faces a credibility ‘crisis’ – and latest VAR farce is just the tip
1 year, 5 months ago

The Premier League now faces a credibility ‘crisis’ – and latest VAR farce is just the tip

The Independent  

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VAR was supposed to cut out errors. Now the integrity of the Premier League is in question
1 year, 5 months ago

VAR was supposed to cut out errors. Now the integrity of the Premier League is in question

Associated Press  

MANCHESTER, England — VAR was supposed to put an end to all of this. On Saturday, however, Liverpool became the latest team to count the cost of an error by Premier League officials, with the club raising questions about “sporting integrity” after its 2-1 loss at Tottenham. The fallout from Luis Diaz’s wrongly disallowed goal in that match resulted in …

Liverpool to ‘explore options’ in response to ‘unacceptable’ VAR error
1 year, 5 months ago

Liverpool to ‘explore options’ in response to ‘unacceptable’ VAR error

The Independent  

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Explained: The Luis Diaz VAR error in Tottenham v Liverpool
1 year, 6 months ago

Explained: The Luis Diaz VAR error in Tottenham v Liverpool

New York Times  

Editor’s note: This article was updated after Liverpool released a statement calling for “full transparency” In the 34th minute of Liverpool’s game at Tottenham on Saturday, Luis Diaz was played through on goal by Mohamed Salah. Shortly after the match finished, PGMOL, the body responsible for match officials across the English professional game, said that a “significant human error” had …

Real-time VAR explanations at Women’s World Cup more transparent: FIFA referee chief Collina
1 year, 8 months ago

Real-time VAR explanations at Women’s World Cup more transparent: FIFA referee chief Collina

The Hindu  

Match officials explaining VAR decisions live to stadiums and television audiences for FIFA Women’s World Cup games will make the process “more transparent”, FIFA’s referee chief Pierluigi Collina said on Tuesday. The concept will be used at a major tournament for the first time when the World Cup starts on Thursday, having been trialled at the men’s Club World Cup …

Lack of live VAR communication to football fans ‘a huge missed opportunity’
1 year, 8 months ago

Lack of live VAR communication to football fans ‘a huge missed opportunity’

The Independent  

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In-game audio of VAR calls to be released more often next season: Webb
1 year, 10 months ago

In-game audio of VAR calls to be released more often next season: Webb

The Hindu  

Releasing in-game audio recordings of VAR decisions concerning key incidents in Premier League matches is likely to become more common next season, referees’ chief Howard Webb has said. In-game audio from key decisions was released for the first time when Webb joined Sky Sports pundits Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher on the Monday Night Football programme to discuss incidents from …

Football’s rule-making board to extend VAR ‘in-stadium’ trial by 12 months
2 years ago

Football’s rule-making board to extend VAR ‘in-stadium’ trial by 12 months

The Hindu  

Football’s lawmakers are set to extend a trial of the broadcasting of video assistant referee decisions, it was announced on Saturday. An annual general meeting of the International Football Association Board in London agreed that a 12-month trial exclusively relating to VAR decisions at FIFA tournaments, which started at the Club World Cup in Morocco earlier this year, would continue …

Referees at the Club World Cup will announce reasoning behind VAR decisions in-stadium
2 years, 2 months ago

Referees at the Club World Cup will announce reasoning behind VAR decisions in-stadium

Daily Mail  

The Premier League's bid for concussion substitutes was rejected by the board Referees at the Club World Cup that begins next week will announce reasoning behind VAR decisions to fans in stadiums and to TV audiences. Referees will be mic'd up and will announce reasoning for VAR decisions in the Club World Cup Officials will have to explain their decision …

Spain referees ask for help after VAR mistake in league game
2 years, 2 months ago

Spain referees ask for help after VAR mistake in league game

Associated Press  

MADRID — Spanish referees are calling for VAR to be boosted by semi-automated offside technology after a video-review mistake in a league match between Cádiz and Elche. The league said the referees and the federation, “instead of assuming responsibility or apologizing, are trying to transfer the blame to an organization that is not responsible for making refereeing decisions.” Cádiz officially …

Hugo Lloris admits VAR a ‘complicated’ issue after Tottenham denied
2 years, 5 months ago

Hugo Lloris admits VAR a ‘complicated’ issue after Tottenham denied

The Independent  

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Football has ‘so much to learn’ with VAR from other sports, claims Thierry Henry
2 years, 6 months ago

Football has ‘so much to learn’ with VAR from other sports, claims Thierry Henry

The Independent  

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FSA calls for ‘vast improvement’ to VAR in Premier League
2 years, 6 months ago

FSA calls for ‘vast improvement’ to VAR in Premier League

The Independent  

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Explained: The contentious call during United-Arsenal clash that has contributed to debate against VAR
2 years, 6 months ago

Explained: The contentious call during United-Arsenal clash that has contributed to debate against VAR

Firstpost  

Controversy erupted during United’s home meeting with the Gunners when Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli’s goal was disallowed by the VAR in the first half of the marquee clash. Controversy erupted during United’s home meeting with the Gunners when Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli’s goal was disallowed by the VAR in the first half of the marquee clash, which United won 3-1 …

Referees being ‘hung out to dry’ by VAR in the Premier League
2 years, 6 months ago

Referees being ‘hung out to dry’ by VAR in the Premier League

The Independent  

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The Premier League's refereeing body admit they got two major VAR calls WRONG
2 years, 6 months ago

The Premier League's refereeing body admit they got two major VAR calls WRONG

Daily Mail  

The Premier League’s refereeing body have admitted they got two major calls wrong on a weekend of madness that saw VAR reviews blight the action on the field. Referee Andy Madley originally gave the goal, then performed a U-turn after being sent to his pitch-side monitor by VAR Jarred Gillett to study Jarrod Bowen’s coming-together with Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy. …

Premier League to review controversial VAR decisions as a matter of ‘priority’
2 years, 6 months ago

Premier League to review controversial VAR decisions as a matter of ‘priority’

The Independent  

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VAR takes centre stage yet again – it was never supposed to be like this
3 years, 2 months ago

VAR takes centre stage yet again – it was never supposed to be like this

The Independent  

The video assistant referee once again took centre stage on another exciting weekend in the Premier League. An innocuous coming together between Diogo Jota and Palace goalkeeper Vicente Guaita saw the visitors – after much deliberation – awarded a spot-kick upon review, which Fabinho dispatched to put the game to bed a minute from time. With the importance of finer …

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