VAR takes centre stage yet again – it was never supposed to be like this
2 years, 11 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 and finer margins never greater at the top of the game, it made sense too, but the system in its current form, with big calls going the wrong way and inconsistencies, is anything but clear and obvious. To keep up to speed with all the latest opinions and comment sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter by clicking here It’s impossible to get decisions 100 per cent right, 100 per cent of the time, of course, but at a certain point, the up and down nature of VAR and the verdicts being made harms the very product it was brought in to improve. On Sunday a grandstand finish in south London that looked perfectly set up was denied by a poor decision made in front of a monitor many miles away.

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Arsenal vs Man United: Why is there no VAR in the FA Cup third round?
3 days, 17 hours 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 …

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

VAR controversially disallows Aston Villa's opener against Bournemouth - as the Premier League claim 'factual evidence' proves the decision was correct
2 months, 2 weeks ago

VAR controversially disallows Aston Villa's opener against Bournemouth - as the Premier League claim 'factual evidence' proves the decision was correct

Daily Mail  

Aston Villa were left outraged by the decision to disallow their goal against Bournemouth after the ball was ruled to have gone out of play in the build up. Former Premier League referee Mike Dean, having initially believed the ball had stayed in play, conceded that it was too close to call. Aston Villa were denied an early lead against …

Referees’ chief Howard Webb believes VAR standards have improved this season
2 months, 4 weeks ago

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

The Independent  

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Premier League issues plan to improve VAR ahead of new season
5 months 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
6 months, 2 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 …

Premier League Clubs Vote to Retain VAR at Annual General Meeting
7 months, 1 week 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 …

Premier League clubs vote in favour of continuing VAR, agree that improvements should be made
7 months, 1 week 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
7 months, 1 week 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
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Scrap VAR for all subjective decisions – Harry Maguire

The Independent  

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Anthony Gordon tells Premier League 'to get rid of VAR or get better', as Newcastle star seethes at denial of penalty from tackle that meant he 'had no sock left'
8 months ago

Anthony Gordon tells Premier League 'to get rid of VAR or get better', as Newcastle star seethes at denial of penalty from tackle that meant he 'had no sock left'

Daily Mail  

Anthony Gordon says he does not understand the point of VAR after it failed to intervene and award Newcastle a penalty at Old Trafford. On the day it was revealed Premier League clubs will vote on whether to bin VAR, Gordon was furious with those in Stockley Park following his side’s 3-2 defeat. Anthony Gordon felt he should have been …

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
8 months 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 …

Is VAR being used in the FA Cup fifth round? Well, yes and no
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Is VAR being used in the FA Cup fifth round? Well, yes and no

The Independent  

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

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

The Independent  

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Southgate said VAR checks left him bored in Tottenham Hotspur vs Chelsea Premier League game
1 year, 2 months ago

Southgate said VAR checks left him bored in Tottenham Hotspur vs Chelsea Premier League game

The Hindu  

Endless VAR stoppages during Tottenham Hotspur’s chaotic 4-1 home defeat by Chelsea on Monday left watching England manager Gareth Southgate bored, he said on Thursday. The Premier League derby was one of the most extraordinary in the history of the competition, with nine VAR checks, five disallowed goals, two red cards and 21 minutes of stoppage time. “We’re looking for …

Premier League’s slow slide into video review chaos is far removed from FIFA vision for VAR in 2016
1 year, 2 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 …

Mikel Arteta blasts VAR ‘disgrace’ after controversial Anthony Gordon goal
1 year, 2 months ago

Mikel Arteta blasts VAR ‘disgrace’ after controversial Anthony Gordon goal

The Independent  

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Was this the most complex VAR check EVER? Newcastle's winner against Arsenal was pored over for FOUR minutes
1 year, 2 months ago

Was this the most complex VAR check EVER? Newcastle's winner against Arsenal was pored over for FOUR minutes

Daily Mail  

Newcastle's 1-0 win over Arsenal involved one of the most complex VAR checks in Premier League history as officials took four minutes and six seconds to decide whether Anthony Gordon's goal should stand. However, match officials took nearly four minutes to decide whether the goal should stand with three separate incidents to investigate. Players and fans were made to wait …

Steps Taken to Avoid Repeat of Liverpool VAR Error: Referee Howard Webb
1 year, 3 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, 3 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 …

Howard Webb disappointed by VAR failure to correct ‘clear error’ on offside goal
1 year, 3 months ago

Howard Webb disappointed by VAR failure to correct ‘clear error’ on offside goal

The Independent  

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Nothing’s changed with VAR, says Gareth Southgate
1 year, 3 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, 3 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, 3 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, 3 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 …

VAR was supposed to cut out errors. Now the integrity of the Premier League is in question
1 year, 3 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 …

VAR officials replaced after offside error in Liverpool defeat
1 year, 3 months ago

VAR officials replaced after offside error in Liverpool defeat

The Hindu  

Video Assistant Referee officials Darren England and Dan Cook have been replaced for two games this matchweek after Liverpool wrongly had a goal disallowed in its 2-1 Premier League defeat at Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday. The referees’ body, the Professional Game Match Officials Limited, later admitted it was the wrong decision to disallow Diaz’s effort, blaming human error, and “should …

Explained: The Luis Diaz VAR error in Tottenham v Liverpool
1 year, 3 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 …

‘VAR is pathetic’: Jeff Stelling and the best reactions to Andre Onana penalty incident against Wolves
1 year, 5 months ago

‘VAR is pathetic’: Jeff Stelling and the best reactions to Andre Onana penalty incident against Wolves

The Independent  

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In-Game Audio Released For The First Time To Reveal Discussions Of VAR Officials During A Match
1 year, 7 months ago

In-Game Audio Released For The First Time To Reveal Discussions Of VAR Officials During A Match

News 18  

From lack of key decision-making to delivering controversial judgments- the Video Assistant Referee has often been in the headlines for all the wrong reasons. Professional Game Match Officials Limited chief refereeing officer Howard Webb has now shared sensational audio clips to clear his stance on the highly contentious matter. Webb joined Sky Sports pundits Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher to …

VAR’s disaster weekend: The decisions that cost Arsenal, Brighton and Chelsea in the Premier League
1 year, 11 months ago

VAR’s disaster weekend: The decisions that cost Arsenal, Brighton and Chelsea in the Premier League

The Independent  

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Is VAR the villain of the World Cup?
2 years, 2 months ago

Is VAR the villain of the World Cup?

Al Jazeera  

Love it or hate it, the video assistant referee is here to stay – so what does it mean for the game? Halla Mohieddeen: When FIFA, the World Cup’s governing body, introduced VAR in 2018, it changed the tournament. Halla Mohieddeen: I’m talking again with our own Tony Karon, the editorial lead of Al Jazeera’s AJ Plus. Halla Mohieddeen: That’s …

Mikel Arteta relieved for VAR's involvement in Arsenal's win over Leeds after 40 minute delay
2 years, 2 months ago

Mikel Arteta relieved for VAR's involvement in Arsenal's win over Leeds after 40 minute delay

Daily Mail  

Mikel Arteta has expressed his relief that the VAR system was restored after a 40-minute delay during Arsenal’s 1-0 win at Leeds, given it reversed a stoppage-time penalty and red card for his side. Mikel Arteta was delighted with VAR's involvement in 1-0 win over Leeds at Elland Road VAR reduced Gabriel's red card to a yellow card after it …

Thierry Henry: VAR killing 'the beat of the joy of the game' with late decision
2 years, 3 months ago

Thierry Henry: VAR killing 'the beat of the joy of the game' with late decision

Firstpost  

Thierry Henry believes VAR is causing fresh controversies and not reducing arguments about refereeing decisions. London: Thierry Henry believes the time taken to reach decisions using VAR is killing the “joy” of football. “In football we’re still behind, we have so much to learn,” Henry told the Leaders Week sport business conference in London. “What I can see in American …

FSA calls for ‘vast improvement’ to VAR in Premier League
2 years, 4 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, 4 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, 4 months ago

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

The Independent  

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Graeme Souness says VAR was RIGHT to deny West Ham their equaliser
2 years, 4 months ago

Graeme Souness says VAR was RIGHT to deny West Ham their equaliser

Daily Mail  

Graeme Souness insists VAR made the correct decision to disallow West Ham United's second goal in their 2-1 defeat to Chelsea on Saturday. Graeme Souness insists VAR made the correct decision to disallow West Ham's second goal West Ham players furiously protested against the decision as they narrowly lost 2-1 to Chelsea 🚷 “First of all, Jarrod Bowen stumbles prior …

The Premier League's refereeing body admit they got two major VAR calls WRONG
2 years, 4 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, 4 months ago

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

The Independent  

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Newcastle United Boss Eddie Howe Laments VAR Decision 'Injustice'
3 years ago

Newcastle United Boss Eddie Howe Laments VAR Decision 'Injustice'

News 18  

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has voiced his frustration over a series of controversial VAR decisions that have frustrated the northeast side’s bid to avoid relegation from the Premier League, saying they had crated a sense of “injustice” among his players. “I’m just slightly confused about the use of VAR,” Howe said Thursday. “Initially when VAR was introduced, it was used …

'VAR hides behind referees', Liverpool manager Klopp fumes after West Ham loss
3 years, 2 months ago

'VAR hides behind referees', Liverpool manager Klopp fumes after West Ham loss

The Hindu  

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp fired a broadside at referee Craig Pawson and Video Assistant Referee Stuart Attwell after several challenges in Sunday's 3-2 Premier League loss at West Ham United went unpunished. READ : West Ham ends Liverpool's unbeaten run with memorable win Klopp first said Angelo Ogbonna had fouled Alisson Becker while going up for an aerial duel which …

UEFA praises VAR for rise in penalties given at Euro 2020
3 years, 6 months ago

UEFA praises VAR for rise in penalties given at Euro 2020

India TV News  

Expect referees to keep awarding lots of penalties at major soccer tournaments in the VAR era. “One of the key points for this increase of penalties, of course, is related also to the implementation of VAR,” UEFA chief refereeing officer Robert Rosetti said in an online briefing. The 14 penalties awarded so far at Euro 2020 in 36 games compares …

VAR ‘can only aide’ Premier League referees, says Sian Massey-Ellis
3 years, 9 months ago

VAR ‘can only aide’ Premier League referees, says Sian Massey-Ellis

The Independent  

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Plans underway to improve VAR in Premier League
3 years, 9 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 …

Premier League: Struggling Southampton Rue VAR Decisions after Aston Villa Defeat
3 years, 11 months ago

Premier League: Struggling Southampton Rue VAR Decisions after Aston Villa Defeat

News 18  

Southampton were left rueing two VAR decisions as they lost 1-0 at home to Aston Villa on Saturday, but midfielder James Ward-Prowse refused to blame the officiating for their third straight defeat. “We have not had time to look at them back but VAR is there for a reason and gives the correct answer, but we can’t focus on that,” …

VAR Out? Premier League Football’s Most Controversial Calls By Technology This Season, Thus Far
4 years, 1 month ago

VAR Out? Premier League Football’s Most Controversial Calls By Technology This Season, Thus Far

News 18  

Clear and obvious, a phrase often used when there is a debate about VAR in football. As we roll towards the halfway mark of the Premier League football season in England and as the fans slowly return to the stadiums to cheer their teams after a dreadful year away because of the Coronavirus pandemic, VAR continues to be at the …

More VAR Dramas As Liverpool Draw With Midtjylland In The UEFA Champions League
4 years, 1 month ago

More VAR Dramas As Liverpool Draw With Midtjylland In The UEFA Champions League

News 18  

Liverpool were denied a late winner and had a confusing penalty awarded against them as VAR, or video assistant referee, shenanigans were at it again. After the Reds had taken the lead early on thanks to a Mohammed Salah goal, a penalty was given for Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher’s foul on Anders Dreyer, even though the linesman had flagged for …

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