The country that could be about to scrap VAR
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The country that could be about to scrap VAR

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Premier League clubs voted in June to continue using VAR A match between Rosenborg and Lillestrøm was suspended – and later abandoned and restaged behind closed doors – after fans threw fish cakes and then tennis balls onto the field soon after kickoff. The federation's response In a blow to anti-VAR campaigners, the Norwegian Football Association came out in favour of the technology a week later, with president Lise Klaveness saying the association acknowledged processes needed improving but wanted to retain video officials. open image in gallery The final decision on whether to scrap VAR will be taken at a vote at the federation's congress taking place over Saturday and Sunday. Premier League clubs voted in June to continue using VAR after being asked to consider scrapping the technology following controversies last season.

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Norway is voting on whether to scrap VAR. The wider soccer world is watching with interest
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Norway is voting on whether to scrap VAR. The wider soccer world is watching with interest

Associated Press  

Norwegian soccer will vote this weekend on whether to scrap the use of video reviews in its top league after a turbulent couple of years since the technology was introduced. That’s because the decision was reached before Norway’s member-run clubs could establish a unified position on whether they wanted VAR, leading to disgruntlement among some fans who felt the democratic …

Norway FA advocates keeping VAR in games despite criticism from fans and top division clubs
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Norway FA advocates keeping VAR in games despite criticism from fans and top division clubs

The Hindu  

The Norwegian Football Federation said on Wednesday that it was in favour of retaining video assistant referees, defying opposition from a majority of professional clubs and many fans. “Despite strong arguments in favour of abolishing VAR, in particular opposition from the elite clubs, the governing body unanimously concluded that the best thing for Norwegian football is to maintain and develop …

Explained: Why football clubs in Norway have decided to vote against use of VAR
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Explained: Why football clubs in Norway have decided to vote against use of VAR

Firstpost  

A total of 19 out of 32 clubs in Norway have voted to do away with Video Assistant Referees after several games have been marred with fan violence. Reuters A majority of the football clubs in Norway have decided to vote against the implementation of Video Assistant Referees in the Eliteserien, the country’s top-flight league. A total of 19 out …

Premier League issues plan to improve VAR ahead of new season
7 months, 1 week ago

Premier League issues plan to improve VAR ahead of new season

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Premier League chief executive Richard Masters has said …

Denmark rulings show how video review at Euro 2024 moved on far from FIFA’s original vision for VAR
8 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Denmark manager Kasper Hjulmand SLAMS VAR decisions in Euro 2024 defeat by Germany as he calls for improvements in the technology
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Denmark manager Kasper Hjulmand SLAMS VAR decisions in Euro 2024 defeat by Germany as he calls for improvements in the technology

Daily Mail  

Denmark had an opening goal ruled out for offside in their loss against Germany Denmark boss Kasper Hjulmand expressed his fury after two crucial VAR decisions went against his side as they were knocked out of Euro 2024 by Germany. First, Joachim Andersen's goal was ruled out as Thomas Delaney was flagged marginally offside by the semi-automated technology and moments …

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, 1 week 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 …

Premier League Clubs Vote to Retain VAR at Annual General Meeting
9 months, 2 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, 2 weeks ago

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

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. They said last month VAR had led to “numerous unintended consequences that …

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 …

Premier League clubs reject proposal to abolish VAR
9 months, 2 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 …

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

Wolves owner Jeff Shi gives passionate pitch for Premier League sides to vote with him and scrap VAR - insisting removing technology is NOT going backwards and will 'preserve magic of the game we fell
10 months ago

Wolves owner Jeff Shi gives passionate pitch for Premier League sides to vote with him and scrap VAR - insisting removing technology is NOT going backwards and will 'preserve magic of the game we fell

Daily Mail  

Wolves owner Jeff Shi has called on Premier League clubs to vote with him to scrap VAR in England's top flight ahead of next season. Wolves owner Jeff Shi wants other clubs to vote with him to scrap VAR Shi has insisted Wolves have not put the proposal to scrap VAR forward due to decisions going against them this season …

Wolves have the WORST net score for VAR decisions in the last five years after calling for the technology to be scrapped... but where does YOUR club rank?
10 months, 1 week ago

Wolves have the WORST net score for VAR decisions in the last five years after calling for the technology to be scrapped... but where does YOUR club rank?

Daily Mail  

The stats that could provide Premier League clubs with a huge argument to scrap VAR have been revealed, with Wolves being the hardest hit team for decisions going against them over the past five seasons. However, if a majority of Premier League clubs decide to scrap VAR then SAOT would have to go as well, despite a deal already being …

Yes, get rid of VAR! It has squeezed the joy out of the game, writes OLIVER HOLT. Part of football's beauty is that it can NEVER be perfect
10 months, 1 week ago

Yes, get rid of VAR! It has squeezed the joy out of the game, writes OLIVER HOLT. Part of football's beauty is that it can NEVER be perfect

Daily Mail  

It feels like a lifetime ago now but I was once an enthusiastic proponent of VAR. And now, if the proposal to scrap VAR in English football gathers pace and if there is even a sliver of hope that Premier League clubs vote to rid it from the game this summer, I would bid it good riddance without hesitation and …

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, 1 week 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 …

Explained: Why is Sweden refusing VAR when other European heavyweights have accepted it?
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Explained: Why is Sweden refusing VAR when other European heavyweights have accepted it?

The Hindu  

As the Swedish league got underway this spring, yellow-and-black-clad supporters of Stockholm club AIK held up an enormous banner containing a long, vivid story about the dark forces of modern football conquering the world. “VAR is a symbol of modern, commercialised-to-the-point-of-destruction football,” says Ola Thews, vice-chairman of AIK’s largest supporter organization, ASK. “The absolute happiness and passion, or grief and …

Liverpool are among the WORST affected by VAR this season
4 years, 4 months ago

Liverpool are among the WORST affected by VAR this season

Daily Mail  

Liverpool fans can be forgiven for thinking fortune is against them this term given the long term injuries to centre-backs Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez. VAR failed to acknowledge that Jordan Pickford should have sent off for his lunge on Virgil van Dijk in Liverpool's 2-2 draw at Everton earlier in the season In the same game at Goodison …

How has YOUR club been impacted by VAR so far?
5 years, 6 months ago

How has YOUR club been impacted by VAR so far?

Daily Mail  

After years of trialling and testing the new technology, VAR has shown that it still has a few teething problems. VAR was implemented in the Premier League at the beginning of this season Chelsea's Cesar Azpilicueta protests to referee Michael Oliver over his disallowed goal DECISIONS CHANGED BY VAR Southampton +2 Leicester +1 Liverpool +1 Norwich City +1 Tottenham +1 …

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