A scanner on VAR
6 years, 7 months ago

A scanner on VAR

The Hindu  

If anyone was seeking a grand endorsement of the video assistant referee system, the FA Cup fifth round replay between Tottenham Hotspur and Rochdale earlier this year did not provide it. And if we are going to use this system, we must all be clear on it and sure on what is going to happen.” The VAR will become the latest technical innovation to be used at the FIFA World Cup, following the introduction of vanishing spray and goal-line technology at the 2014 edition. The calls for goal-line technology had grown too loud to ignore after Frank Lampard’s goal for England against Germany in the 2010 World Cup was incorrectly not awarded. “It is obvious that after the experiences so far at this World Cup, it would be nonsense not to reopen the file on goal-line technology,” Sepp Blatter, then FIFA president, said in the aftermath of that tournament, while apologizing to the Football Association of England. The VAR gang But FIFA is clear that the VAR will intervene only in four “game-changing” situations – goals and offences leading up to a goal, penalty decisions and offences leading up to a penalty, direct red card incidents and cases of mistaken identity.

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Arsenal vs Man United: Why is there no VAR in the FA Cup third round?
4 days 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 …

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 …

Why was Robert Andrich’s goal disallowed by VAR in Switzerland vs Germany Group A match?
6 months, 3 weeks 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 …

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

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

Firstpost  

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 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 …

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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VAR likely to be introduced in domestic club competitions from 2025-26 season: AIFF
1 year, 1 month ago

VAR likely to be introduced in domestic club competitions from 2025-26 season: AIFF

Firstpost  

Many countries across the globe used VAR in their domestic club competitions after it was first introduced in Australia and the United States. The Video Assistant Referee is set to become a reality in domestic club competitions from the 2025-26 season, heralding a game-changing advantage for both Indian Super League and I-League teams, All India Football Federation acting secretary general …

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 …

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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Real-time VAR explanations at Women’s World Cup more transparent: FIFA referee chief Collina
1 year, 5 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
1 year, 10 months 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 …

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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Confusion after VAR gifts Argentina a soft, early penalty against Saudi Arabia
2 years, 1 month 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, 1 month 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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

All major VAR interventions in EURO 2020 "technically correct" - research
3 years, 6 months ago

All major VAR interventions in EURO 2020 "technically correct" - research

The Hindu  

The use of Video Assistant Referee upsets many soccer fans worldwide, but its role at the European Championship was far less controversial than during the 2020-21 English Premier League season, William Hill said in a report on Thursday. READ | Mario Gavranovic's potential winner in a 1-1 group-stage draw with Wales was rated as the most controversial call of the …

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 …

EURO 2020: UEFA does not want soft penalties, says refs chief Roberto Rosetti
3 years, 6 months ago

EURO 2020: UEFA does not want soft penalties, says refs chief Roberto Rosetti

The Hindu  

UEFA's head of refereeing defended the high number of penalty kicks awarded at Euro 2020 so far and said they were the result of effective use of VAR technology rather than generous awards. "There is more accuracy for sure and before the VAR project there were many fouls in the penalty area missed by referees," said Roberto Rosetti, UEFA's refereeing …

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 …

Spain unhappy about lack of VAR in Greece draw
3 years, 9 months 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 …

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 …

Premier League accused of changing the rules as Liverpool players call for VAR to be scrapped
4 years, 1 month ago

Premier League accused of changing the rules as Liverpool players call for VAR to be scrapped

Daily Mail  

The Premier League was accused of changing the VAR rules after another day of huge controversy which saw Liverpool denied victory by a contentious late penalty. Former official and BT Sport pundit Peter Walton said he thinks referees chief Mike Riley has ‘lowered the bar’ for what constitutes a clear and obvious error after VAR intervened for a foul by …

Liverpool are among the WORST affected by VAR this season
4 years, 2 months ago

Liverpool are among the WORST affected by VAR this season

Daily Mail  

Liverpool fans can be forgiven for thinking fortune is against them this term given the long term injuries to centre-backs Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez. VAR failed to acknowledge that Jordan Pickford should have sent off for his lunge on Virgil van Dijk in Liverpool's 2-2 draw at Everton earlier in the season In the same game at Goodison …

La Liga: VAR only used against Barca, says coach Koeman  - football news - sportstar
4 years, 2 months ago

La Liga: VAR only used against Barca, says coach Koeman  - football news - sportstar

The Hindu  

Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman was fiercely critical of the referee and video assistant after his side was beaten 3-1 at home to Real Madrid in Saturday's 'Clasico' in La Liga. Sergio Ramos was awarded a penalty midway through the second half following a pitchside VAR review when his shirt was tugged by Barca defender Clement Lenglet. The Madrid captain scored …

Liverpool demand REVIEW into the use of VAR with club angered by decisions in Merseyside derby
4 years, 2 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, 4 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, 6 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 …

Fifa to take control of VAR and ensure it’s used the same across all competitions to end Premier League’s variation
4 years, 6 months ago

Fifa to take control of VAR and ensure it’s used the same across all competitions to end Premier League’s variation

The Independent  

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