Premier League may introduce semi-automated VAR offside before 2024-25 season ends
1 month, 2 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, but we are making significant progress," Tony Scholes, the Premier League's chief football officer, revealed on Tuesday. Serie A became the first European league to adopt SAOT, introducing it in January 2023 after a controversial VAR error earlier in the season led to Juventus having a stoppage-time winner wrongly disallowed.

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What is semi-automated offside technology and how does it work?
3 weeks, 1 day ago

What is semi-automated offside technology and how does it work?

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 Semi-automated offside technology will be used in English …

English soccer to debut semi-automated offside technology in FA Cup
1 month, 1 week ago

English soccer to debut semi-automated offside technology in FA Cup

Associated Press  

LONDON — English soccer will use semi-automated offside technology for the first time in the fifth round of the FA Cup at the start of March. After progress in recent weeks, Premier League chief executive Tony Scholes said last week, the technology will first be used in the FA Cup, which has reached the last-16 stage. “Semi-automated offside technology will …

Semi-automated offside technology to be used for first time in FA Cup
1 month, 1 week ago

Semi-automated offside technology to be used for first time in FA Cup

The Hindu  

Semi-automated offside technology will be used in English football for the first time at seven FA Cup fifth-round matches staged in Premier League stadiums next month, the FA said on Thursday. Semi-Automated Offside Technology will provide more efficient placement of the virtual offside line, based on optical player tracking, and produce virtual graphics to ensure an enhanced in-stadium and broadcast …

Premier League refs set to make in-stadium announcements on VAR calls; Liverpool coach isn’t so keen
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Premier League refs set to make in-stadium announcements on VAR calls; Liverpool coach isn’t so keen

The Hindu  

Referees are set to make in-stadium announcements about the outcome of video reviews in the Premier League from the start of next season — and Liverpool manager Arne Slot isn’t a fan. “If the fans like it and it’s something nice for the fans, let’s do this,” said Slot, speaking Wednesday ahead of the second leg against Tottenham on Thursday, …

Premier League refs set to make in-stadium announcements on VAR calls. Liverpool coach isn’t so keen
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Premier League refs set to make in-stadium announcements on VAR calls. Liverpool coach isn’t so keen

Associated Press  

Referees are set to make in-stadium announcements about the outcome of video reviews in the Premier League from the start of next season — and Liverpool manager Arne Slot isn’t a fan. “If the fans like it and it’s something nice for the fans, let’s do this,” said Slot, speaking Wednesday ahead of the second leg against Tottenham on Thursday, …

Premier League 2024-25: Semi-automated offside tech before season end a possibility
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Premier League 2024-25: Semi-automated offside tech before season end a possibility

The Hindu  

The Premier League could introduce semi-automated offside technology before the end of the 2024-25 season following “significant” progress in testing, said Chief Football Officer Tony Scholes. Last year, Premier League clubs unanimously agreed to introduce the technology at a shareholders’ meeting. “But if we’re able to introduce it in advance of that, then it’s something that we’re actively considering.” Semi-automated …

Fifa's Club World Cup imposition won't delay start of new season for Premier League clubs says chief
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Fifa's Club World Cup imposition won't delay start of new season for Premier League clubs says chief

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 Premier League’s Chief Football Officer Tony Scholes said this is simply …

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 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 in favour of continuing VAR, agree that improvements should be made
9 months, 2 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, 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 Set To Introduce New Offside Technology From 2024/25 Season Onwards
11 months, 1 week ago

Premier League Set To Introduce New Offside Technology From 2024/25 Season Onwards

ABP News  

Premier League: The Premier League has released an official statement on Thursday, April 11, stating that the league has decided to introduce the Semi Automated Offside Technology from next season onwards. Premier League clubs have unanimously agreed to the introduction of Semi-Automated Offside Technology from next season It will provide quicker placement of the virtual offside line and high-quality graphics …

Premier League to use semi-automated offside technology from next season
11 months, 1 week ago

Premier League to use semi-automated offside technology from next season

Associated Press  

The Premier League will use AI-based player tracking technology to make offside calls from next season in a move that should reduce the time it takes officials to reach their decisions. England’s top-division clubs announced Thursday they reached a unanimous decision on the introduction of semi-automated offside technology, saying the new system is set to be launched during the first …

VAR at World Cup 2022: How will the semi-automated offside technology work?
2 years, 4 months ago

VAR at World Cup 2022: How will the semi-automated offside technology work?

Daily Mail  

The World Cup gets underway this weekend, and whether you're a fan of it or not, VAR will once again take centre-stage, with semi-automated offside technology to be in use in Qatar. FIFA president Gianni Infantino believes the new implementation will improve football at all levels 'Semi-automated offside technology is an evolution of the VAR systems that have been implemented …

World Cup 2022: What is Semi-automated offside technology, set to be used in Qatar WC?
2 years, 4 months ago

World Cup 2022: What is Semi-automated offside technology, set to be used in Qatar WC?

The Hindu  

FIFA World Cup 2022 will have several new additions in Qatar, with the semi-automated offside technology being one of them, to be used for the first time in the tournament. “Semi-automated offside technology is an evolution of the VAR systems that have been implemented across the world,” said FIFA President Gianni Infantino. “This technology is the culmination of three years …

New semi-automated VAR system is used for first time to rule out Chelsea equaliser in Zagreb
2 years, 6 months ago

New semi-automated VAR system is used for first time to rule out Chelsea equaliser in Zagreb

Daily Mail  

Chelsea had what would have been a second-half equaliser against Dinamo Zagreb ruled out by a new semi-automated VAR system which was used for the first time. Offside decision on Tuesday night was confirmed by the new semi-automated VAR system 𝖳𝗁𝖾 𝖿𝗂𝗋𝗌𝗍 𝗌𝗂𝗀𝗁𝗍𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝗈𝖿 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝗇𝖾𝗐 𝖵𝖠𝖱 𝗍𝖾𝖼𝗁𝗇𝗈𝗅𝗈𝗀𝗒 𝗂𝗇 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝖣𝗂𝗇𝖺𝗆𝗈 𝖹𝖺𝗀𝗋𝖾𝖻 - 𝖢𝗁𝖾𝗅𝗌𝖾𝖺 𝗀𝖺𝗆𝖾. https://t.co/ajiOonOTQM — EuroFoot September 6, …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Qatar to have semi-automated technology for offside decisions
2 years, 8 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Qatar to have semi-automated technology for offside decisions

The Hindu  

FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar is set to have a new addition in gameplay with the use of semi-automated offside technology for the first time in a World Cup. “This technology is the culmination of three years of dedicated research and testing to provide the very best for the teams, players and fans who will be heading to Qatar …

Offside calls could be automated by next year: Arsene Wenger
3 years, 5 months ago

Offside calls could be automated by next year: Arsene Wenger

The Hindu  

Offside calls could be "automated by 2022", when the World Cup will be held in Qatar, Arsene Wenger, director of the development of the world football at the FIFA, said Tuesday. The former Arsenal manager also said he understood the opposition of many in football to his recommendation, which FIFA has embraced, to stage the World Cup every two years. …

Plans underway to improve VAR in Premier League
3 years, 11 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 …

FIFA ask tech companies to set up new system for automated VAR offsides
4 years, 4 months ago

FIFA ask tech companies to set up new system for automated VAR offsides

Daily Mail  

Offside has taken one big step closer to being determined purely by automated technology, rather than the current Video Assistant Referee system of dotted lines and a second pair of eyes. FIFA has moved closer to doing away with drawn lines and making offside calls automated But now this could all be about to change, after FIFA this week announced …

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 …

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”. …

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 …

FIFA 'could replace linesmen with VAR' as new department is introduced
5 years, 6 months ago

FIFA 'could replace linesmen with VAR' as new department is introduced

Daily Mail  

Football could see further sweeping changes after it was revealed that FIFA are exploring the possibility of replacing assistant referees with VAR technology. As first reported by The Mirror, football's international governing body have set up a new department to discover whether technology could be used further in football. VAR has been newly introduced into the Premier League as of …

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