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 this season The technology has assisted referees and helped avoid injustices, but has had mixed reviews FIFA are looking into the possibility of replacing linesmen completely with VAR An insider told The Mirror: 'FIFA already have a department set up researching into these exact areas. Questions have been raised as to the quality of the footage VAR uses to make decisions FIFA President Gianni Infantino has been a pro-technology advocate since taking over at FIFA 'You celebrate a goal and it's such a beautiful moment, so when you are stood in silence waiting for it, don't take that away from the people, because it's the most important moment in football.'

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FA Cup 2024-25: Why is there no VAR in the fourth round?
1 month, 2 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 …

Premier League may introduce semi-automated VAR offside before 2024-25 season ends
1 month, 3 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, …

Arsenal vs Man United: Why is there no VAR in the FA Cup third round?
2 months, 2 weeks 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
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, 3 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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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
9 months, 2 weeks 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 …

VAR here to stay as Premier League clubs vote to keep controversial technology
9 months, 2 weeks ago

VAR here to stay as Premier League clubs vote to keep controversial technology

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. They said last month VAR had led to “numerous unintended consequences that …

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 …

Scrap VAR for all subjective decisions – Harry Maguire
10 months, 1 week ago

Scrap VAR for all subjective decisions – Harry Maguire

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 Harry Maguire has called for changes to VAR’s …

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 …

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 …

The Premier League now faces a credibility ‘crisis’ – and latest VAR farce is just the tip
1 year, 5 months ago

The Premier League now faces a credibility ‘crisis’ – and latest VAR farce is just the tip

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. If we are to take the referees’ body Professional Game Match Officials …

VAR officials replaced after offside error in Liverpool defeat
1 year, 5 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 …

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 …

In-Game Audio Released For The First Time To Reveal Discussions Of VAR Officials During A Match
1 year, 10 months ago

In-Game Audio Released For The First Time To Reveal Discussions Of VAR Officials During A Match

News 18  

From lack of key decision-making to delivering controversial judgments- the Video Assistant Referee has often been in the headlines for all the wrong reasons. Professional Game Match Officials Limited chief refereeing officer Howard Webb has now shared sensational audio clips to clear his stance on the highly contentious matter. Webb joined Sky Sports pundits Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher to …

In-game audio of VAR calls to be released more often next season: Webb
1 year, 10 months ago

In-game audio of VAR calls to be released more often next season: Webb

The Hindu  

Releasing in-game audio recordings of VAR decisions concerning key incidents in Premier League matches is likely to become more common next season, referees’ chief Howard Webb has said. In-game audio from key decisions was released for the first time when Webb joined Sky Sports pundits Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher on the Monday Night Football programme to discuss incidents from …

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 …

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 …

FSA calls for ‘vast improvement’ to VAR in Premier League
2 years, 6 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, 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 …

Referees being ‘hung out to dry’ by VAR in the Premier League
2 years, 6 months ago

Referees being ‘hung out to dry’ by VAR in the Premier League

The Independent  

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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 …

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 …

Ex-referees boss hopes Premier League follows Euro 2020’s take on VAR
3 years, 8 months ago

Ex-referees boss hopes Premier League follows Euro 2020’s take on VAR

The Independent  

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How is VAR working at Euro 2020? Premier League hopes to learn from Uefa’s masterplan
3 years, 9 months ago

How is VAR working at Euro 2020? Premier League hopes to learn from Uefa’s masterplan

The Independent  

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VAR ‘can only aide’ Premier League referees, says Sian Massey-Ellis
3 years, 11 months ago

VAR ‘can only aide’ Premier League referees, says Sian Massey-Ellis

The Independent  

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Plans underway to improve VAR in Premier League
4 years 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 …

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 …

Referees chief David Elleray says VAR has been a SUCCESS with football now 'fairer'
4 years, 3 months ago

Referees chief David Elleray says VAR has been a SUCCESS with football now 'fairer'

Daily Mail  

IFAB technical director David Elleray believes VAR has made football much 'fairer' despite the technology remaining contentious among fans. VAR has brought an improvement to football despite controversy, insists David Elleray But referees chief Elleray, who officiated in the Premier League and Football League for 17 years, takes the view that there are now less mistakes in the game and …

VAR Out? Premier League Football’s Most Controversial Calls By Technology This Season, Thus Far
4 years, 3 months 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, 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 …

ISL 2020-21: SC East Bengal coach Robbie Fowler calls for VAR to be introduced in league
4 years, 3 months ago

ISL 2020-21: SC East Bengal coach Robbie Fowler calls for VAR to be introduced in league

Firstpost  

SC East Bengal suffered their third defeat on the trot on Saturday, going down to NorthEast United 0-2, and Fowler claimed that two refereeing decisions went against his side. Vasco: Unhappy with what he called some “blatant” refereeing decisions against his side, SC East Bengal head coach Robbie Fowler has called for the introduction of Video Assistant Referee in the …

Gianni Infantino Says FIFA Working on Trying to Improve the Offside Rule
4 years, 3 months ago

Gianni Infantino Says FIFA Working on Trying to Improve the Offside Rule

News 18  

FIFA wants to improve the offside rule, currently the source of frequent controversy, but it is difficult to find a consensus among the experts discussing the matter, the head of the global soccer body Gianni Infantino said on Friday. “The offside rule has evolved over the last 100 years and we are now discussing it again,” Infantino told a news …

Premier League accused of changing the rules as Liverpool players call for VAR to be scrapped
4 years, 3 months 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 …

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 …

Referees and VAR not good enough, says former boss Hackett - football news - sportstar
4 years, 4 months ago

Referees and VAR not good enough, says former boss Hackett - football news - sportstar

The Hindu  

Error-prone Premier League referees are not good enough, VAR technology is not fit for purpose and the game has "lost the plot" over handball, former English referees chief Keith Hackett has told Reuters. "The standard of refereeing has fallen," Hackett, who was the general manager of the Professional Game Match Officials Board, the body responsible for match officials in England, …

Why VAR the joy killer is NOT fit for purpose
4 years, 5 months ago

Why VAR the joy killer is NOT fit for purpose

Daily Mail  

A thrilling Merseyside derby was spoiled by two huge interventions by VAR. Everton keeper Jordan Pickford inexplicably avoided a red card after a horror challenge on Virgil van Dijk before Jordan Henderson was denied an injury-time winner - ruled out for a marginal offside despite Sadio Mane appearing level with the last defender. The thrilling Merseyside derby on Saturday was …

Jordan Henderson accuses VAR of 'bending the lines' after late goal is ruled offside
4 years, 5 months ago

Jordan Henderson accuses VAR of 'bending the lines' after late goal is ruled offside

Daily Mail  

Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson has suggested VAR officials 'bend the lines' to disallow goals. Henderson thought he scored a late match-winner against Everton, however, VAR overruled the decision as they judged Sadio Mane to be offside in the build-up. Jordan Henderson thought he was the Merseyside Derby hero as his late strike found the net However the goal was disallowed …

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 …

Former Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg's review of VAR's first season
4 years, 7 months ago

Former Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg's review of VAR's first season

Daily Mail  

This season was the first which involved the use of video assistant referees in the Premier League - and it's fair to say it had its ups and downs! Former Premier League referee and Sportsmail columnist Mark Clattenburg gives his thoughts on VAR's debut season in English football. The introduction of VAR has been a huge talking point in the …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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