VAR is the innovation that made Germany's World Cup exit possible
6 years, 9 months ago

VAR is the innovation that made Germany's World Cup exit possible

Daily Mail  

The tens of thousands of Englishmen who threw their beer glasses complete with contents into the air rejoicing at Germany's World Cup humiliation have baptised the Video Assistant Referee. Referee Mark Geiger used VAR to reinstate South Korea's first goal - initially deemed offside Their anguished team were subjected to further overtime trauma as Son Heung-min ran half the length of the pitch in Kazan to roll in the second while goalkeeper Manuel Neuer was stranded in the other half. Those still sceptical, not least the English doubters, may consider that had it not been introduced in Russia then Kim's initially disallowed goal would have joined these six all-time refereeing controversies which VAR would have avoided: 1986 - The Hand of God: Diego Maradona's infamously raised arm put Argentina one up against England in the Mexico 1986 quarter-final - before his genius second goal clinched victory - but obviously would have been struck off by video technology. Likewise Thierry Henry's 'Le Main de Frog' assist against Ireland would have been disallowed 2009 - Le Main de Frog: Thierry Henry's double handball set up Wiliiam Gallas to score the winning goal in qualifying which sent France to South Africa 2010 at the expense of a heartbroken Republic of Ireland. Frank Lampard's shot against Germany at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa clearly crossed the line and would have been awarded if goal-line technology was in use at the tournament 1982 - The Knock-Out Blow: German goalkeeper Harald Schumacher hurtled off his line to pole-axe Patrick Battiston when the Frenchman was clear through on goal.

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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 …

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 …

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

Why was Robert Andrich’s goal disallowed by VAR in Switzerland vs Germany Group A match?
9 months, 1 week ago

Why was Robert Andrich’s goal disallowed by VAR in Switzerland vs Germany Group A match?

The Hindu  

Germany is taking of Switzerland in their final match of the Euro 2024 group stage at the Frankfurt Arena. FOLLOW THE MATCH LIVE | SWITZERLAND VS GERMANY LIVE SCORE, EURO 2024 Bayer Leverkusen’s midfielder Robert Andrich thought that he had given the host nation the lead in the 17th minute, after a long-range strike, which bounced in front of the …

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 …

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  

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 Everton boss Sean Dyche fumed at the decision …

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 …

How did the VAR system fare after a week under the spotlight?
1 year, 5 months ago

How did the VAR system fare after a week under the spotlight?

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. New VAR guidelines were introduced in time for the latest round of …

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

Nothing’s changed with VAR, says Gareth Southgate

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. “I know if we didn’t have it people would go back to, …

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 …

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 …

Korean coach Bell fumes about lack of VAR on penalty call in FIFA World Cup clash against Colombia
1 year, 8 months ago

Korean coach Bell fumes about lack of VAR on penalty call in FIFA World Cup clash against Colombia

The Hindu  

After numerous games at the Women’s World Cup have been halted for video assistant referee review, South Korea coach Colin Bell angrily wondered why there was no VAR for a penalty called against his team in a 2-0 loss to Colombia on Tuesday. “The penalty was a little bit harsh because the ball was really well-struck, at speed, at distance, …

EXPLAINER: Why Japan's World Cup goal was judged valid
2 years, 3 months ago

EXPLAINER: Why Japan's World Cup goal was judged valid

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Japanese came from behind to beat Spain 2-1 …

There is no proof that VAR should have awarded Japan's controversial winner
2 years, 3 months ago

There is no proof that VAR should have awarded Japan's controversial winner

Daily Mail  

It's been 12 hours and there is still no proof that Japan's goal was right to stand There is still no proof that Japan's winner against Spain was right to be awarded as they bagged a place in the last-16 while Germany crashed out - with Sportsmail's experts questioning how this has happened with so much technology in place. Also …

Why did VAR allow Ao Tanaka goal for Japan vs Spain? The controversy which eliminated Germany explained
2 years, 4 months ago

Why did VAR allow Ao Tanaka goal for Japan vs Spain? The controversy which eliminated Germany explained

The Hindu  

Japan’s Ao Tanaka scored in the 51st minute against Spain to give the lead to the Blue Samurais in the Group E game. The goal underwent a lengthy VAR check but stood as the referees found the ball to not have crossed the touchline. The ball, however, seemed to have crossed the touchline, and gone out of play, before the …

Confusion after VAR gifts Argentina a soft, early penalty against Saudi Arabia
2 years, 4 months ago

Confusion after VAR gifts Argentina a soft, early penalty against Saudi Arabia

Daily Mail  

VAR has come under fire again at the World Cup after Argentina were awarded a soft penalty against Saudi Arabia - despite England being denied one in a nearly identical situation during their 6-2 win over Iran on Monday. England fans fumed on Monday after the Three Lions were not awarded a spot kick despite Harry Maguire appearing to be …

Football Artists To be Under Constant Watch in VAR Zone
2 years, 4 months ago

Football Artists To be Under Constant Watch in VAR Zone

News 18  

Qatar 2022 matches will be played in the VAR zone. For the second time in a FIFA World Cup, the Video Assistant Referee technology will be utilised to track goals, assess penalties awarded, identify players getting booked and check serious fouls resulting in red cards. This new technology, tracking every limb on the player’s body, will be used in the …

MIKE DEAN: Video tech at the World Cup should ensure NO refereeing howlers
2 years, 4 months ago

MIKE DEAN: Video tech at the World Cup should ensure NO refereeing howlers

Daily Mail  

The World Cup's 36 referees have been in Qatar since last Wednesday. VAR's introduction at the 2018 World Cup was so embraced, it led to its widespread implementation across European football. It's been trialled in the odd FIFA fixture - such as the Super Cup in August, refereed by our own Michael Oliver - but the 2022 World Cup is …

Is VAR the villain of the World Cup?
2 years, 4 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 …

Sir Geoff Hurst sees funny side about VAR as new film debates his second 1966 World Cup final goal
2 years, 4 months ago

Sir Geoff Hurst sees funny side about VAR as new film debates his second 1966 World Cup final goal

Daily Mail  

Sir Geoff Hurst brings up Harry Kane's disallowed goal the night before against Sporting Lisbon before this interview over. Sir Geoff Hurst leathered in England's third goal in the 1966 World Cup final at Wembley West Germany's players were furious as they remain convinced that it never crossed the line With the clock at 102 minutes, the game in the …

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 …

VAR decisions upset Schalke’s Bundesliga return in Cologne
2 years, 7 months ago

VAR decisions upset Schalke’s Bundesliga return in Cologne

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Schalke was given a rude welcome back to the Bundesliga with a 3-1 loss at Cologne where VAR decisions upset the promoted visitors on Sunday. Luca Kilian got the opener early in the second half before VAR helped Cologne again when Florian Kainz’s goal was awarded after being previously chalked off for an apparent offside. STUTTGART DENIES LEIPZIG …

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 …

'VAR hides behind referees', Liverpool manager Klopp fumes after West Ham loss
3 years, 4 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 …

Fans SLAM 'unbelievable' decision to send off Douglas Luiz in Brazil's draw with Ivory Coast
3 years, 8 months ago

Fans SLAM 'unbelievable' decision to send off Douglas Luiz in Brazil's draw with Ivory Coast

Daily Mail  

Douglas Luiz's controversial red card for Brazil during their clash with the Ivory Coast at the Tokyo Olympics, has seen fans take to social media with some labelling the VAR decision as 'one of the worst ever'. Ivory Coast forward Max Gradel went down after very minimal contact from Douglas Luiz The Villa star was initially booked but was sent …

Spain unhappy about lack of VAR in Greece draw
4 years ago

Spain unhappy about lack of VAR in Greece draw

The Hindu  

Spain was angry about the absence of a Video Assistant Referee as it was held to a 1-1 draw by a resolute Greece side in its opening World Cup Group B qualifier on Thursday. While most major European leagues and competitions have VAR at all games, the European World Cup qualifiers are being played without the additional technology. Spain’s players …

MARK CLATTENBURG: Premier League refs are bottling it and using VAR as a safety net
4 years ago

MARK CLATTENBURG: Premier League refs are bottling it and using VAR as a safety net

Daily Mail  

Manchester United pair Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Luke Shaw were left outraged after officials failed to give the Red Devils a penalty at Chelsea after the ball struck the hand of Callum Hudson-Odoi. VAR is a safety net for referees who, for years, have been on their own on that football pitch Q: Are comments from managers, players and club …

More VAR Dramas As Liverpool Draw With Midtjylland In The UEFA Champions League
4 years, 3 months 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 …

Liverpool demand REVIEW into the use of VAR with club angered by decisions in Merseyside derby
4 years, 5 months ago

Liverpool demand REVIEW into the use of VAR with club angered by decisions in Merseyside derby

Daily Mail  

Liverpool took the extraordinary step of demanding the Premier League explain the two hugely contentious VAR decisions which cost them victory in a thrilling Merseyside derby. Liverpool requested a review into the use of VAR after controversy in the Merseyside derby Jordan Pickford's reckless lunge on Virgil van Dijk after only six minutes had gone unpunished And there was incredulity …

Southampton Boss Ralph Hasenhuettl Hails Better Use of VAR Despite Loss to Crystal Palace
4 years, 6 months ago

Southampton Boss Ralph Hasenhuettl Hails Better Use of VAR Despite Loss to Crystal Palace

News 18  

The Video Assistant Referee came in for rare praise after Crystal Palace’s 1-0 home win over Southampton on Saturday, as Saints boss Ralph Hasenhuettl heaved a sigh of relief after defender Kyle Walker-Peters’ red card was rescinded. Walker-Peters was harshly dismissed for a high challenge on Tyrick Mitchell in the second half but referee Jon Moss changed it to a …

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 …

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 …

VAR bad for the game, says Mourinho after 3-1 defeat
4 years, 8 months ago

VAR bad for the game, says Mourinho after 3-1 defeat

The Hindu  

Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho questioned the point of having referees on the pitch and said VAR was bad for the game after his side was the victim of a controversially disallowed equaliser in a 3-1 defeat at Sheffield United on Thursday. “I think the referee should always be the man on the pitch and the man in the office …

VAR should have intervened and awarded Sheffield United a goal: Mark Clattenburg
4 years, 9 months ago

VAR should have intervened and awarded Sheffield United a goal: Mark Clattenburg

Daily Mail  

VAR should have intervened and awarded Sheffield United a goal after HawkEye malfunctioned and failed to detect Aston Villa goalkeeper Orjan Nyland carrying the ball over the line. Rather, if the goal-line technology has clearly failed, then VAR Paul Tierney needs to tell Oliver, “Stop, it was a goal”. VAR should have intervened and awarded Sheffield United a goal on …

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 …

VAR only for 'clear and obvious' mistakes says IFAB chief
5 years, 3 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, 3 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 …

Gary Neville SLAMS VAR after penalty drama in Arsenal vs Norwich
5 years, 4 months ago

Gary Neville SLAMS VAR after penalty drama in Arsenal vs Norwich

Daily Mail  

There were a mad few minutes during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Norwich on Sunday, as Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang missed a penalty, before scoring his second attempt after it had to retaken because of an encroachment in the area. Norwich players surround the referee after a penalty decision was given for handball in the box Christoph Zimmermann protests to …

Gary Neville believes Premier League should keep VAR despite more controversy
5 years, 4 months ago

Gary Neville believes Premier League should keep VAR despite more controversy

Daily Mail  

Gary Neville believes the Premier League should continue to use VAR despite more controversy last weekend. Neville's Sky Sports colleague Jamie Carragher said he always thought VAR had to be given a chance to settle in, but says he 'can't support it anymore' after failing to do 'what it was brought in to do' following the match at Goodison Park. …

Premier League: Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp criticises use of VAR after playing out a disappointing draw against Manchester United
5 years, 5 months ago

Premier League: Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp criticises use of VAR after playing out a disappointing draw against Manchester United

Firstpost  

Marcus Rashford opened the scoring for United, who were pegged back by Liverpool substitute Adam Lallana’s equaliser about five minutes from time Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp criticised the video assistant referee system after his team’s 1-1 draw at Manchester United on Sunday, saying the way the technology is being used in England does not make “too much sense”. I am …

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 …

Brazil vs Argentina result: Lionel Messi hits out officials after failure to use VAR in Copa America exit
5 years, 8 months ago

Brazil vs Argentina result: Lionel Messi hits out officials after failure to use VAR in Copa America exit

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 Lionel Messi has blasted officials for Argentina's loss …

The inside story of England 3-0 Cameroon - a match which shamed women's football
5 years, 9 months ago

The inside story of England 3-0 Cameroon - a match which shamed women's football

Daily Mail  

England sensed even before they had left their base in northern France - the Royal Hinault Hotel and Spa, a recently converted hospital – that they could be in for a difficult afternoon. https://t.co/IFkX2MuAOt#FIFAWWC pic.twitter.com/xdtE0TGSwy — Match of the Day June 23, 2019 Cameroon manager Alain Djeumfa goes by the name of ‘Mean Dog’ and he had been less than …

Women’s World Cup 2019: Nigeria refuse to blame VAR after controversial exit at hands of Germany
5 years, 9 months ago

Women’s World Cup 2019: Nigeria refuse to blame VAR after controversial exit at hands of Germany

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 Nigeria coach Thomas Dennerby refused to blame VAR …

The science that proves why the Premier League needs VAR now
6 years ago

The science that proves why the Premier League needs VAR now

Wired  

Clive Rose/Getty Images Last Sunday, a penalty kick helped Tottenham Hotspur rescue a 1-1 draw against fierce rivals Arsenal in the Premier League. Video Assistant Referees, or VAR, are in the process of being rolled out throughout world football – they’ve been used in the World Cup, the Champions League and some domestic cup competitions, and will make their debut …

League Cup: Kane's VAR-assisted penalty vexes Spurs, Chelsea coaches
6 years, 2 months ago

League Cup: Kane's VAR-assisted penalty vexes Spurs, Chelsea coaches

India TV News  

By improving the accuracy of refereeing decisions, video review was meant to cut out moaning from coaches. Mauricio Pochettino's Tottenham benefited from a VAR decision on Tuesday — with Harry Kane winning and converting a penalty in the League Cup semifinal first leg against Chelsea — but the manager still grumbled about the technology. Recalling how VAR was a "disaster" …

VAR, what is it good for? Let's find out...
6 years, 4 months ago

VAR, what is it good for? Let's find out...

Daily Mail  

After this latest calamity, there was not so much a debate about VAR but instead a roaring consensus. Southampton's grievances took centre stage after Charlie Austin's emotional television interview in which he branded the decision by Simon Hooper to disallow his goal as 'a joke' and 'ridiculous'. Austin thought he had added a second goal to Manolo Gabbiadini's first-half strike, …

FIFA 2018: VAR plays key role in final but was it the way FIFA intended?
6 years, 8 months ago

FIFA 2018: VAR plays key role in final but was it the way FIFA intended?

The Hindu  

A debatable penalty awarded with the use of FIFA's new video replay system proved a turning point in the World Cup final on Sunday and raised more questions over whether the new technology is being used in the way it was originally intended. The VAR protocol says that a review should only take place to correct a “clear and obvious …

How did VAR fare at the World Cup? A closer look at the most contentious moments
6 years, 8 months ago

How did VAR fare at the World Cup? A closer look at the most contentious moments

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. Here, we take a look at five moments where VAR was used …

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 …

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