Wenger proposes rule change to 'sort out' marginal offsides
5 years, 1 month ago

Wenger proposes rule change to 'sort out' marginal offsides

The Hindu  

Arsene Wenger is proposing a change to the rules to reduce the number of marginal offside calls going against attacking players. Wenger, appointed Chief of Global Football Development at FIFA in November, wants the law to change so that a player would be onside if any part of their body with which they can score a goal is level or behind the relevant defender. Wenger's suggestion comes after more recent fan frustration over goals that have been disallowed for marginal offsides following VAR checks. Olivier Giroud saw a header ruled out in Chelsea's 2-0 defeat to Manchester United on Monday after a check showed part of his foot was offside. Roberto Firmino had such a goal ruled out in Liverpool's win over Aston Villa in November, while Norwich City striker Teemu Pukki was similarly punished against Tottenham in a match that finished 2-2.

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The English Premier League Will Ditch Its Hated VAR Offside Tech for a Fleet of iPhones
7 months, 1 week ago

The English Premier League Will Ditch Its Hated VAR Offside Tech for a Fleet of iPhones

Wired  

When you watch this year’s English Premier League soccer games, there’s a high chance you may get mad at some of the offside calls. That’s because the League's new offside-detection system is apparently able to spot a player's position on the field, and call them offside, with more accuracy than ever—and it’s all powered by iPhones. The League’s rollout of …

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

Scrap VAR for all subjective decisions – Harry Maguire

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 Harry Maguire has called for changes to VAR’s …

VAR officials who missed Liverpool’s ‘onside’ goal to be replaced
1 year, 5 months ago

VAR officials who missed Liverpool’s ‘onside’ goal to be replaced

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. The VAR team failed to overturn Luis Diaz’s disallowed goal, despite the …

Arsene Wenger presents radical offside idea to FIFA president Gianni Infantino
4 years ago

Arsene Wenger presents radical offside idea to FIFA president Gianni Infantino

Daily Mail  

Arsene Wenger's radical idea to change the offside rule – which would see a player deemed onside if any part of them that can score a goal is in line with the second-last defender – has been presented to FIFA president Gianni Infantino. Infantino said Wenger had given a presentation on a proposed change to the offside law – with …

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 …

Liverpool seek review of application of VAR after controversial decisions in derby
4 years, 5 months ago

Liverpool seek review of application of VAR after controversial decisions in derby

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 Liverpool have requested a review into the application …

Former Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg's review of VAR's first season
4 years, 7 months ago

Former Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg's review of VAR's first season

Daily Mail  

This season was the first which involved the use of video assistant referees in the Premier League - and it's fair to say it had its ups and downs! Former Premier League referee and Sportsmail columnist Mark Clattenburg gives his thoughts on VAR's debut season in English football. The introduction of VAR has been a huge talking point in the …

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 …

Frank Lampard wants 'collective sit-down' over VAR controversies
4 years, 8 months ago

Frank Lampard wants 'collective sit-down' over VAR controversies

The Hindu  

Apart from Liverpool wrapping up the Premier League title the only other inevitability about the restart of the season has been the VAR controversy, and this week has provided it in spades. West Ham United manager David Moyes was “spewing” after Tomas Soucek's strike was chalked off for an offside decision that took close to four minutes for VAR to …

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”. …

IFAB approves concussion substitution trials, to review offside law
5 years ago

IFAB approves concussion substitution trials, to review offside law

The Hindu  

The International Football Association Board has agreed to plans for concussion substitutes to be trialled, while the offside law will also be reviewed. Football's law-making body IFAB said it required "more research data" before implementing a change to the rules but indicated that FIFA wants to trial concussion substitutes at the 2020 Olympics. READ: IFAB also said it would look …

FIFA boss Infantino backs plan for ‘daylight’ offside change
5 years ago

FIFA boss Infantino backs plan for ‘daylight’ offside change

The Hindu  

Calls for football to introduce a ‘daylight’ offside rule in a bid to provide greater clarity have been backed by FIFA president Gianni Infantino. Infantino backed the former Arsenal manager’s position by saying: “I’m certainly in favour of discussing a new way of looking at the offside rule, to see if it can help, because I think the issue is …

IFAB says no immediate change to offside law after Wenger appeal
5 years, 1 month ago

IFAB says no immediate change to offside law after Wenger appeal

The Hindu  

The body that governs football's global laws has ruled out any imminent alteration to the offside rule after Arsene Wenger proposed change following a host of VAR controversies. Former Arsenal boss Wenger, who is now FIFA's chief of global football development, suggested a player should not automatically be ruled offside if a part of their body that can be used …

Arsene Wenger to suggest change to offside rule in IFAB meeting, hopes move will reduce controversial VAR decisions
5 years, 1 month ago

Arsene Wenger to suggest change to offside rule in IFAB meeting, hopes move will reduce controversial VAR decisions

Firstpost  

FIFA’s head of global development Arsene Wenger will attempt to make a major change to the offside law which could end a run of contentious decisions in the game since the introduction of VAR FIFA’s head of global development Arsene Wenger will attempt to make a major change to the offside law which could end a run of contentious decisions …

IFAB chief Lukas Brud says Arsene Wenger's plans for offside law 'is not up for approval'
5 years, 1 month ago

IFAB chief Lukas Brud says Arsene Wenger's plans for offside law 'is not up for approval'

Daily Mail  

FAB's Lukas Brud revealed Wenger's proposed overhaul of law is not an option The chief of the International Football Association Board has responded to Arsene Wenger's plans to change the offside law in a bid to end VAR controversy. But IFAB's Lukas Brud has revealed that Wenger's proposed major overhaul of the law is not an option and the offside …

Arsene Wenger looks to end VAR chaos as he leads FIFA move to change offside law
5 years, 1 month ago

Arsene Wenger looks to end VAR chaos as he leads FIFA move to change offside law

Daily Mail  

Arsene Wenger plans to change the offside law in a bid to end the VAR controversy. Wenger wants a player to be deemed onside if any part of the body which can legitimately score a goal is level or behind the last defender — even if other parts of their body are between the last defender and the goal. Chelsea …

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  

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. A millimetre isn’t any advantage.” With the help of technology VAR had …

Klopp: Thicker VAR line could reduce offside controversies
5 years, 2 months ago

Klopp: Thicker VAR line could reduce offside controversies

The Hindu  

Jurgen Klopp believes the number of VAR controversies in the Premier League could be reduced if a thicker line was used for offside decisions, ensuring marginal calls go in favour of the attacking side. In a news conference ahead of Liverpool's first game of 2020, which will see the runaway Premier League leader host Sheffield United on Thursday, Klopp pointed …

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 …

'We cannot go on like this': Graeme Souness slams VAR yet again
5 years, 2 months ago

'We cannot go on like this': Graeme Souness slams VAR yet again

Daily Mail  

Graeme Souness has once again slammed VAR after it allowed a Liverpool goal and denied Wolves their own in Sunday's Premier League clash - and the pundit has offered up his own fix to the offside rule. Speaking on Sky Sports at half time, Souness said 'we cannot go on like this,' and even proposed a change to the offside …

HELP US ARSENE! Mike Riley makes plea to Wenger to help reduce VAR misery for supporters
5 years, 4 months ago

HELP US ARSENE! Mike Riley makes plea to Wenger to help reduce VAR misery for supporters

Daily Mail  

Mike Riley hopes to use Arsene Wenger's new role at FIFA to help push through law changes that will improve VAR — although he admits that the Premier League is still at odds with the rest of the world about how to use it. Riley, as head of the Professional Game Match Officials Limited, announced this month that the Premier …

Gary Lineker fumes after VAR controversy in Tottenham's defeat
5 years, 6 months ago

Gary Lineker fumes after VAR controversy in Tottenham's defeat

Daily Mail  

Gary Lineker claims VAR is ‘sucking the life out of football’ after a knife-edge offside call denied Tottenham a goal in their 2-1 defeat at Leicester. A knife-edge offside call by VAR denied Tottenham a goal in their 2-1 defeat at Leicester Critics of the system voiced their outrage at the decision which cost Tottenham. Add to the drama, don’t …

International Football Association Board urges Premier League to get in line on VAR usage
5 years, 7 months ago

International Football Association Board urges Premier League to get in line on VAR usage

Daily Mail  

Football's lawmaking body has urged the Premier League and other competitions to all follow the same rules on the involvement of video review technology. The move comes after concern that the Premier League and Bundesliga in particular were applying different interpretations over the use of VAR than the ones handed out by IFAB, FIFA's rule-making body. IFAB has told 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 …

VAR will help - Guardiola reacts to offside confusion
6 years ago

VAR will help - Guardiola reacts to offside confusion

The Hindu  

Pep Guardiola believes video assistant referees can help to solve football's offside controversies after Manchester City's contentious opening goal in its 3-1 Premier League win over Watford. Sterling was in an offside position when Sergio Aguero touched the ball in his direction, but Watford goalkeeper Ben Foster was beaten because defender Daryl Janmaat's challenge ricocheted off the attacker's shin and …

Arsene Wenger thinks Man City's second goal was offside
7 years ago

Arsene Wenger thinks Man City's second goal was offside

Daily Mail  

Arsene Wenger moaned about bad luck and claimed Arsenal’s attitude was not a problem in the face of stinging criticism from all angles at Wembley. Arsene Wenger was left to rue a disappointing afternoon at Wembley in the Carabao Cup final Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang spurned a great early chance which he should have put away The French boss takes issue with …

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