FIFA World Cup 2018: Coaches express confidence in implementation of VAR technology in event
7 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup 2018: Coaches express confidence in implementation of VAR technology in event

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World Cup coaches expressed a quiet confidence on Wednesday about Video Assistant Referee technology ahead of its likely adoption for this year’s showpiece event in Russia. Sochi, Russia: World Cup coaches expressed a quiet confidence on Wednesday about Video Assistant Referee technology ahead of its likely adoption for this year’s showpiece event in Russia. Earlier this week, UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin said European football’s governing body would not introduce VAR in next season’s Champions League due to ongoing “confusion” surrounding its use. “I think VAR will be approved and then we will evaluate it.” Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr said FIFA’s refereeing department chief Massimo Busacca assured sceptics at Wednesday’s meeting that video replays produced fairer outcomes.

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Italy to follow England, Germany by trialling in-stadium announcements for VAR calls
5 days, 15 hours ago

Italy to follow England, Germany by trialling in-stadium announcements for VAR calls

The Hindu  

Serie A will offer more transparency over video review decisions, including limited in-stadium announcements of the referee’s conversations with the VAR. Lega Serie A CEO Luigi De Siervo said the aim is “to make the measures taken increasingly transparent and understandable for the players, team managers and all the stakeholders involved, including the public in the stands and viewers.” READ: …

Referees’ chief Howard Webb believes VAR standards have improved this season
5 months, 1 week ago

Referees’ chief Howard Webb believes VAR standards have improved this 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 PGMOL chief Howard Webb believes there has been …

Denmark rulings show how video review at Euro 2024 moved on far from FIFA’s original vision for VAR
8 months, 4 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 …

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 …

Euro 2024: Technical explanation of VAR decision will be shown on screens
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Euro 2024: Technical explanation of VAR decision will be shown on screens

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One of the various criticisms of VAR technology since its widespread introduction has been the difficulty match-going fans have in understanding why certain decisions are made. Officials are working towards making fans understand VAR's decision in a better way during Euro 2024. AP Fans at Euro 2024 will be given more detailed information on video-assisted refereeing decisions than before, organisers …

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 …

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 …

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

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 …

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, …

Real-time VAR explanations at Women’s World Cup more transparent: FIFA referee chief Collina
1 year, 8 months ago

Real-time VAR explanations at Women’s World Cup more transparent: FIFA referee chief Collina

The Hindu  

Match officials explaining VAR decisions live to stadiums and television audiences for FIFA Women’s World Cup games will make the process “more transparent”, FIFA’s referee chief Pierluigi Collina said on Tuesday. The concept will be used at a major tournament for the first time when the World Cup starts on Thursday, having been trialled at the men’s Club World Cup …

Football’s rule-making board to extend VAR ‘in-stadium’ trial by 12 months
2 years ago

Football’s rule-making board to extend VAR ‘in-stadium’ trial by 12 months

The Hindu  

Football’s lawmakers are set to extend a trial of the broadcasting of video assistant referee decisions, it was announced on Saturday. An annual general meeting of the International Football Association Board in London agreed that a 12-month trial exclusively relating to VAR decisions at FIFA tournaments, which started at the Club World Cup in Morocco earlier this year, would continue …

Referees at the Club World Cup will announce reasoning behind VAR decisions in-stadium
2 years, 2 months ago

Referees at the Club World Cup will announce reasoning behind VAR decisions in-stadium

Daily Mail  

The Premier League's bid for concussion substitutes was rejected by the board Referees at the Club World Cup that begins next week will announce reasoning behind VAR decisions to fans in stadiums and to TV audiences. Referees will be mic'd up and will announce reasoning for VAR decisions in the Club World Cup Officials will have to explain their decision …

Watch: Furious Edinson Cavani Punches And Knocks Down VAR Monitor After Uruguay Crash Out of FIFA World Cup
2 years, 3 months ago

Watch: Furious Edinson Cavani Punches And Knocks Down VAR Monitor After Uruguay Crash Out of FIFA World Cup

News 18  

Uruguay’s journey at the FIFA World Cup 2022 ended despite a 2-0 win over Ghana in their third and final Group H match on Friday. FIFA World Cup 2022 Points Table | FIFA World Cup 2022 Schedule | FIFA World Cup 2022 Results | FIFA World Cup 2022 Golden Boot While the players surrounded the match officials while heading back …

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 …

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 …

World Cup’s fastest goal overturned by semiautomated offside technology.
2 years, 4 months ago

World Cup’s fastest goal overturned by semiautomated offside technology.

Slate  

Well, that didn’t take long. Just 158 seconds into Sunday’s opening match of the World Cup in Qatar, referee Daniele Orsato relied on soccer’s new semiautomated offside technology to nullify what otherwise would have been the fastest World Cup goal ever. Nothing demonstrated the cost of human officiating’s fallibility more than Diego Armando Maradona’s infamous “Hand of God” goal in …

World Cup fans left baffled by VAR decision
2 years, 4 months ago

World Cup fans left baffled by VAR decision

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 There was confusion and controversy within minutes of …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Argentina vs Brazil: Referee and VAR official suspended indefinitely over Raphinha error
3 years, 4 months ago

Argentina vs Brazil: Referee and VAR official suspended indefinitely over Raphinha error

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 The referee and the Video Assistant Referee who …

Arsene Wenger says offside calls could be automated by next year, possibly by FIFA World Cup
3 years, 5 months ago

Arsene Wenger says offside calls could be automated by next year, possibly by FIFA World Cup

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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. Paris: 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 …

Pandemic blamed for lack of VAR after Cristiano Ronaldo's complaints
4 years ago

Pandemic blamed for lack of VAR after Cristiano Ronaldo's complaints

India TV News  

Cristiano Ronaldo's tears and rage over the absence of VAR already hastened the introduction of the technology in one competition. UEFA said it intended to use VAR in the World Cup qualifying campaign that began last week but decided it was too complicated to do so despite it being used in recent Champions League and Europa League knockout phase games. …

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 …

VAR must not show 'wrong idea of solidarity' with referees, says FIFA’s Referees’ Committee head
4 years, 8 months ago

VAR must not show 'wrong idea of solidarity' with referees, says FIFA’s Referees’ Committee head

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Speaking at the World Football Summit, Italian Pierluigi Collina also stressed the importance of on-field referees using pitchside monitors during games to review decisions. Video Assistant Referees must not show the “wrong idea of solidarity” by appearing to protect officials who make mistakes on the pitch, the head of FIFA’s Referees’ Committee has said. Referees must understand the solidarity and …

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 …

VAR not being used correctly, says Barca coach Setien
4 years, 9 months ago

VAR not being used correctly, says Barca coach Setien

The Hindu  

The Video Assistant Referee system is not being used correctly in La Liga, Barcelona manager Quique Setien said on Monday following Real Madrid's controversial win at Real Sociedad. Everybody saw what happened in Anoeta and everyone will draw their own conclusions,” Setien told reporters ahead of Tuesday's match against Athletic Bilbao. So you could really think that is not being …

Premier League: Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho lambasts VAR, says remote officials have more power than on-field referees
5 years, 2 months ago

Premier League: Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho lambasts VAR, says remote officials have more power than on-field referees

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Mourinho’s anger was compounded when VAR assessed another incident where Saints goalkeeper Alex McCarthy dived at Alli’s feet to get to a loose ball and got there first. Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho has launched a broadside at Video Assistant Referees after his team’s New Year’s Day defeat to Southampton, saying remote officials have more power than on-field referees over …

VAR the joy killer: Fans in stadiums NEED to know what's going on or they will just stay at home
5 years, 4 months ago

VAR the joy killer: Fans in stadiums NEED to know what's going on or they will just stay at home

Daily Mail  

Football’s lawmakers are under increasing pressure to allow Video Assistant Referee communications to be broadcast in stadiums, to save the controversial technology from ruining the sport. IFAB is under increasing pressure for VAR communications to be broadcast in stadiums MLS in the United States, which was one of the first leagues to use VAR led by former Premier League official …

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. …

FIFA 'could replace linesmen with VAR' as new department is introduced
5 years, 7 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 …

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 …

Ronaldo's World Cup relief, Messi's outburst and mistaken identity – VAR's most controversial and comical moments
5 years, 7 months ago

Ronaldo's World Cup relief, Messi's outburst and mistaken identity – VAR's most controversial and comical moments

The Hindu  

QUEIROZ SEES RED OVER RONALDO CAUTION VAR made its World Cup debut at Russia 2018 and won over many critics, but not Carlos Queiroz. GLITCH BLAMED FOR GRAND FINAL GAFFE VAR failed on the biggest stage in Australian football in May 2018, when the official using the video review system was not provided with access to the camera views which …

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 …

Copa America Brazil vs Argentina VAR controversy: Losing team needs someone to blame, says referee
5 years, 8 months ago

Copa America Brazil vs Argentina VAR controversy: Losing team needs someone to blame, says referee

The Hindu  

The referee accused by Argentina at the Copa America of having made “serious and gross” mistakes during its semifinal defeat to Brazil has hit back at his detractors accusing it of being bad losers. READ : Brazil 2 Argentina 0: Jesus helps host into first Copa America final since 2007 Some Brazilian media reports claimed that the security team of …

Africa Cup of Nations 2019: High drama anticipated as VAR to be used from quarter-finals onward
5 years, 8 months ago

Africa Cup of Nations 2019: High drama anticipated as VAR to be used from quarter-finals onward

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The VAR is scheduled to be used for the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations and for the following stages of the tournament Cairo: The Video Assistant Referee system will be introduced from the quarter-final stage of the Africa Cup of Nations, increasing the possibility of drama in a tournament traditionally filled with refereeing controversy but this year rather …

FIFA Women's World Cup 2019: Megan Rapinoe steals show, VAR causes anger, heartache and other stories from France
5 years, 8 months ago

FIFA Women's World Cup 2019: Megan Rapinoe steals show, VAR causes anger, heartache and other stories from France

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Take a look at the biggest stars and stories from FIFA Women’s World Cup 2019 as a landmark tournament in France comes to a close Paris: The United States cemented their position as the dominant force in women’s football on Sunday by winning their fourth World Cup in eight editions, beating the Netherlands 2-0 in the final. AFP Sport looks …

Argentine federation seeks answers on suspected VAR interference
5 years, 8 months ago

Argentine federation seeks answers on suspected VAR interference

The Hindu  

Argentina’s football association on Friday asked the company supplying the VAR technology being used at the Copa America to clarify whether Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro’s security team interfered with Tuesday’s semifinal. “According to the aforementioned versions, this interference was caused by President Jair Bolsonaro’s security teams,” said the statement, which was signed by AFA’s refereeing director Federico Beligoy. In AFA’s …

Copa America 2019: Argentine Football Association seeks answers on suspected VAR interference during semi-final clash against Brazil
5 years, 8 months ago

Copa America 2019: Argentine Football Association seeks answers on suspected VAR interference during semi-final clash against Brazil

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Argentina’s football association on Friday asked the company supplying the VAR technology being used at the Copa America to clarify whether Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro’s security team interfered with Tuesday’s semi-final. Buenos Aires: Argentina’s football association on Friday asked the company supplying the VAR technology being used at the Copa America to clarify whether Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro’s security team …

Copa America 2019: Lionel Messi, Sergio Aguero fume over VAR's absence in Argentina's 2-0 semi-final loss to Brazil
5 years, 8 months ago

Copa America 2019: Lionel Messi, Sergio Aguero fume over VAR's absence in Argentina's 2-0 semi-final loss to Brazil

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Argentina’s Lionel Messi and Sergio Aguero lashed out at the officiating after their 2-0 Copa America semi-final defeat to Brazil on Tuesday and questioned why video technology was not consulted in two penalty appeals that were waved away. Belo Horizonte: Argentina’s Lionel Messi and Sergio Aguero lashed out at the officiating after their 2-0 Copa America semi-final defeat to Brazil …

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 …

Women's World Cup: Bring in male refs to help female officials, says former striker Sue Smith
5 years, 9 months ago

Women's World Cup: Bring in male refs to help female officials, says former striker Sue Smith

The Hindu  

FIFA should bring in experienced male officials to help female referees adjust to the Video Assistant Referee system following a number of incidents at the Women's World Cup, former England striker Sue Smith told Reuters. Referees in the men's game were able to get to grips with VAR at the 2017 Confederations Cup before last year's World Cup in Russia …

Women's World Cup: Fifa referee chief Pierluigi Collina dismisses VAR discrimination claims
5 years, 9 months ago

Women's World Cup: Fifa referee chief Pierluigi Collina dismisses VAR discrimination claims

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 Pierluigi Collina has dismissed the suggestion that VAR …

Fans fume after Brazil have THREE goals disallowed against Venezuela
5 years, 9 months ago

Fans fume after Brazil have THREE goals disallowed against Venezuela

Daily Mail  

VAR stole the show as Brazil and Venezuela drew 0-0 at the Copa America on Tuesday night. Referee Julio Bascunan disallowed three Brazil goals in Tuesday's 0-0 draw with Venezuela Bascunan used VAR to rule out two of the goals in the Copa America group game in Salvador One Brazil goal was chalked off because Roberto Firmino had been offside …

UEFA confirms Video Assistant Referees will be used at Nations League finals in Portugal
5 years, 9 months ago

UEFA confirms Video Assistant Referees will be used at Nations League finals in Portugal

Firstpost  

Video Assistant Referees will be used at this week’s UEFA Nations League finals in Portugal, Europe’s football governing body UEFA said on Monday. VAR, which allows incidents to be reviewed with the help of video replays, was used at last year’s World Cup in Russia and this season’s Champions League knockout stages and will also be part of the Premier …

VAR replays to be shown on big screens at FA Cup semis
5 years, 11 months ago

VAR replays to be shown on big screens at FA Cup semis

The Hindu  

Decisions overturned with the use of the video assistant referee in this weekend's FA Cup semi-finals will be shown on Wembley's big screens, the Football Association has announced. The FA's director of professional game relations Andy Ambler has outlined plans for replays to be shown on the big screens. "Furthermore, alongside the PGMOL, we are trialling additional communications on 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 …

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