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 offside technology has been in use in major tournaments and helps limit the need for long waits for VAR reviews, where match officials manually check if a player is offside or not, while also reducing the margin for error. The Premier League currently has VAR officials check offsides but the system has faced criticism for the time taken to come to a decision.

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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  

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NFL confirms major change to games for 2025 season after Chiefs-Bills controversy
3 weeks, 2 days ago

NFL confirms major change to games for 2025 season after Chiefs-Bills controversy

Daily Mail  

The NFL has a plan to institute an electronic system to measure first downs for this upcoming season, with the chain crew remaining on the sidelines as a backup. A need for an electronic marker of first downs came back into the forefront after a late-fourth-quarter run by Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen was marked short of the line to …

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 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, …

Premier League chiefs double down on refusal to let Chelsea and Man City have a late start next season - and provide updates on semi-automated offsides
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Premier League chiefs double down on refusal to let Chelsea and Man City have a late start next season - and provide updates on semi-automated offsides

Daily Mail  

The Premier League have doubled down on their refusal to allow Manchester City and Chelsea a late start to next season. Absolutely not.’ While officials insisted no formal request had been made, Premier League chief football officer Tony Scholes – who also revealed semi-automated offsides could be introduced before the end of this season - has now underlined the competition’s …

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 …

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 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 …

Semi-Automated Offside Technology to debut at AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023
1 year, 3 months ago

Semi-Automated Offside Technology to debut at AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023

The Hindu  

Match officials at the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 will be able to enhance their decision-making process with the Semi-Automated Offside Technology system, which will be implemented at all 51 matches of the tournament. AFC President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa said: “Our Asian match officials are established as among the best in the world and the landmark debut …

Explained: The Luis Diaz VAR error in Tottenham v Liverpool
1 year, 5 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 …

Semi-automated Offside Technology in Serie A From January
2 years, 3 months ago

Semi-automated Offside Technology in Serie A From January

News 18  

Semi-automated offside technology will be introduced to Serie A next month, the Italian Football Federation announced on Monday as the country’s refereeing association searches for a new president following a drugs scandal. In a statement FIGC said that the technology, developed by global governing body FIFA and used at the World Cup, will be used from the 20th round of …

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, …

Qatar 2022 World Cup to feature semi-automated offside technology - with fans to see final decision image
2 years, 8 months ago

Qatar 2022 World Cup to feature semi-automated offside technology - with fans to see final decision image

The Independent  

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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 …

Semi-automated offside technology to be used at World Cup in Qatar this winter
2 years, 8 months ago

Semi-automated offside technology to be used at World Cup in Qatar this winter

The Independent  

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World Cup in Qatar to use semi-automated offside system
2 years, 8 months ago

World Cup in Qatar to use semi-automated offside system

Al Jazeera  

The new system uses a limb-tracking camera system to track player movements and a sensor in the ball. FIFA has confirmed that a semi-automated offside system will be used at this year’s football World Cup in Qatar. “Semi-automated offside technology is an evolution of VAR systems that have been implemented across the world,” the global body’s President Gianni Infantino said …

FIFA to test semi-automated offside VAR at Arab Cup
3 years, 3 months ago

FIFA to test semi-automated offside VAR at Arab Cup

Al Jazeera  

Camera system to be set up on the roof of each stadium and information relayed to a video assistant who can then alert the referee. FIFA, football’s world governing body, will use the Arab Cup in Qatar to try out a semi-automatic detection of offside using specialised cameras and a dedicated offside video assistant. “Limb-tracking data extracted from the video …

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

Firstpost  

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 …

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. …

Premier League looking to clamp down on soft penalties in the season ahead
3 years, 7 months ago

Premier League looking to clamp down on soft penalties in the season ahead

The Independent  

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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 …

FIFA Seeks Better Tech For Checking Offside and Cheaper Video Review
4 years, 4 months ago

FIFA Seeks Better Tech For Checking Offside and Cheaper Video Review

News 18  

FIFA is working with technology firms to develop better visuals of offside lines and improve decision making by referees, the soccer body said Tuesday. FIFA provided an update on its innovation panel’s work to also study semi-automated offside calls that can help match officials and develop cheaper video review systems for less wealthy competition organizers. The innovation panel has received …

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 law-making body IFAB to conduct year-long review of offside law after controversial VAR calls
5 years ago

Football’s law-making body IFAB to conduct year-long review of offside law after controversial VAR calls

Firstpost  

When football’s law-making body IFAB met last week, a decision that could massively impact the game at all levels passed barely noticed as the debate over VAR technology hogged the limelight. Manchester: When football’s law-making body IFAB met last week, a decision that could massively impact the game at all levels passed barely noticed as the debate over VAR technology …

Football’s rule-making body IFAB to review change in VAR offside law, considering introduction of concussion subsitutes
5 years ago

Football’s rule-making body IFAB to review change in VAR offside law, considering introduction of concussion subsitutes

Firstpost  

While the Premier League has been reluctant to change the use of VAR during this campaign, to allow the use of pitchside monitors for subjective decisions, Elleray expects that change to be introduced next season Belfast: Football’s rule-making body IFAB decided on Saturday to undertake a major review the offside law in order to “foster the spirit of attacking play”. …

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 …

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