FIFA World Cup 2018: VAR replays and explanations to be shown on stadium screens, says governing body
6 years, 11 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2018: VAR replays and explanations to be shown on stadium screens, says governing body

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Four video assistant referees will be present at every game at the World Cup in Russia with replays to be shown on giant screens inside the stadiums, FIFA said on Wednesday. Coverciano: Four video assistant referees will be present at every game at the World Cup in Russia with replays to be shown on giant screens inside the stadiums, FIFA said on Wednesday. VAR assistant number two will be specially in charge of off-side.” Two specially-adapted cameras will be used to watch out for off-side players during the World Cup. In addition to the VAR officials there will also be four technicians in charge of screens and camera angles with a FIFA representative present to relay decisions with explanations on giant screens.

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Italy to follow England, Germany by trialling in-stadium announcements for VAR calls
6 days, 9 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: …

Bundesliga 2024-25: Referees to start in-stadium announcements for VAR calls
2 months ago

Bundesliga 2024-25: Referees to start in-stadium announcements for VAR calls

The Hindu  

German football referees will start making announcements to the crowd to explain video review rulings starting this week. Bayern Munich and German champion Bayer Leverkusen are among nine clubs taking part in a trial program at their home games from Saturday onward, the German league said Monday. Following on from a trial in the English League Cup earlier this month, …

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

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 in favour of continuing VAR, agree that improvements should be made
9 months, 3 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 …

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 …

FA to trial referee body cameras in grassroots football
2 years, 1 month ago

FA to trial referee body cameras in grassroots football

The Hindu  

The Football Association on Friday announced it will trial body cameras on referees in grassroots leagues in England in a bid to ascertain whether the technology could help “improve participant behaviour and respect towards referees”. “The aim of the trial is to explore whether the use of bodycams improves participant behaviour and respect towards referees in the grassroots game,” the …

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 …

AFC Women's Asian Cup: Video Assistant Referee to make debut in India
3 years, 2 months ago

AFC Women's Asian Cup: Video Assistant Referee to make debut in India

Firstpost  

The upcoming AFC Women’s Asian Cup is set to create history as Video Assistant Referee will be used for the first time in India from the quarterfinals stage of the continental competition. New Delhi: The upcoming AFC Women’s Asian Cup is set to create history as Video Assistant Referee will be used for the first time in India from the …

FIFA to test semi-automated offside VAR at Arab Cup
3 years, 4 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 …

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 …

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

Firstpost  

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 …

Video referees could make decisions from inside Premier League stadiums if clubs persist with VAR
4 years, 10 months ago

Video referees could make decisions from inside Premier League stadiums if clubs persist with VAR

Daily Mail  

Video referees could make their decisions from Premier League grounds if clubs decide to stick with VAR when football returns after the coronavirus crisis. One option would be to have VAR in operation at the various neutral stadiums that are being proposed to host the remaining 92 Premier League matches as part of Project Restart, the plan to bring football …

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

Firstpost  

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 …

VAR: Referees chief Mike Riley to support sparing use of pitchside monitors at Premier League meeting
5 years, 4 months ago

VAR: Referees chief Mike Riley to support sparing use of pitchside monitors at Premier League meeting

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 Referees’ chief Mike Riley is set to argue …

Premier League clubs to meet referees' chief Mike Riley for VAR discussions
5 years, 4 months ago

Premier League clubs to meet referees' chief Mike Riley for VAR discussions

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 Premier League managers will meet with referees' boss …

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 …

FATAL FLAW IN VAR: Premier League referees admit they need better cameras to determine offside calls
5 years, 7 months ago

FATAL FLAW IN VAR: Premier League referees admit they need better cameras to determine offside calls

Daily Mail  

Premier League bosses have admitted that VAR is constrained by technology when determining tight offside calls. The Mail on Sunday revealed last week that the 50 frames-per-second footage used by VAR meant officials could not be definitive on the most marginal offsides. Raheem Sterling was judged to be 2.4cm offside against West Ham United on the opening day of the …

VAR: Why instant replays will not be shown inside Premier League stadiums
5 years, 7 months ago

VAR: Why instant replays will not be shown inside Premier League stadiums

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 VAR replays will not be shown inside Premier …

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 …

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 …

UEFA to consider fast-tracking implementation of VAR for Champions League knockout stages, says president Aleksander Ceferin
6 years, 4 months ago

UEFA to consider fast-tracking implementation of VAR for Champions League knockout stages, says president Aleksander Ceferin

Firstpost  

UEFA opted against using VAR this season, despite the technology being used by major European leagues in Spain, Italy and Germany, and the World Cup in Russia earlier this year. UEFA will consider fast-tracking the implementation of video assistant referees for the Champions League knockout stages this season, according to the European governing body’s president Aleksander Ceferin. The organisation opted …

Ligue 1: French football federation to follow La Liga lead, employ VAR in all matches this season
6 years, 7 months ago

Ligue 1: French football federation to follow La Liga lead, employ VAR in all matches this season

Firstpost  

France’s Ligue 1 will use the video assistant referee system in every game in the coming season, the French football federation said on Wednesday. Paris: France’s Ligue 1 will use the video assistant referee system in every game in the coming season, the French football federation said on Wednesday. A video explaining VAR will be shown in the stadiums before …

FIFA World Cup Russia 2018 Live: VAR's foray into the World Cup
6 years, 8 months ago

FIFA World Cup Russia 2018 Live: VAR's foray into the World Cup

The Hindu  

Technology, which is an integral part of our everyday life, has made its way to the sporting arena as well. Video Assistant Referees, an extra set of eyes – 35 in case of this FIFA World Cup – for the on-field adjudicators, a common feature across the Bundesliga and Serie A for some years, have made their World Cup debut …

FIFA may consider broadcasting conversations between referees and VAR officials
6 years, 9 months ago

FIFA may consider broadcasting conversations between referees and VAR officials

Daily Mail  

FIFA may contemplate broadcasting conversations between referees and VAR officials to the crowd and to TV audiences at future tournaments. The controversial VAR system has been declared a success by officials at this World Cup with chairman of the FIFA referees committee Pierluigi Collina saying it has been 'almost perfect' during the 48 group-stage matches in Russia. FIFA may broadcast …

Video Assistant Referees are here to stay in game
6 years, 9 months ago

Video Assistant Referees are here to stay in game

Deccan Chronicle  

The technology is amazing. The talk at the pubs and the drawing rooms these days are to do with the Video Assistant Referee, better known as VAR, and football fanatics forming a square with their hands asking for a replay each time they think they have spotted a foul against their favourite team. And the team consists of one lead …

FIFA World Cup 2018: VAR denies penalty to England's Harry Kane against Tunisia, raises doubts over efficiency
6 years, 9 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2018: VAR denies penalty to England's Harry Kane against Tunisia, raises doubts over efficiency

Firstpost  

The VAR system has come under fire for failing to notice a clear foul on Harry Kane during an England corner in the match against Tunisia on 18 June. London: The sight of Tunisia defenders wrestling England’s Harry Kane to the ground in the penalty area without punishment during Monday’s World Cup Group G match has raised more questions about …

What is VAR? The Video Assistant Referee explained
6 years, 9 months ago

What is VAR? The Video Assistant Referee explained

CNN  

CNN — It’s being talked about around the world, dominating discussion in stadiums, crowded pubs and millions of households. Lars Baron/Getty Images Europe/Getty Images Luzhniki Stadium World Cup schedule: Group stage, last 16, semifinal, final Legacy: The 81,006-seater will retain its status as the country's leading football stadium, hosting competitive international matches and friendlies. Handout/Getty Images Europe Kaliningrad Stadium, Kaliningrad …

FIFA World Cup 2018: Officials confident VAR will help and not hinder referees from officiating at mega event
6 years, 9 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2018: Officials confident VAR will help and not hinder referees from officiating at mega event

Firstpost  

The VAR system has been the source of confusing decisions and long delays while situations are checked during testing in both the Bundesliga and Serie A. Moscow: Despite lingering doubts about the use of video assistant referee in Russia, FIFA’s refereeing bosses insisted on Tuesday that it will help — not hinder — officiating at the World Cup. The VAR …

World Cup referees get put through their paces as officials show they are ready for tournament
6 years, 9 months ago

World Cup referees get put through their paces as officials show they are ready for tournament

Daily Mail  

While players from across the globe try to find an extra yard of pace or refine their touch ahead of Thursday's World Cup opener, the officials have been making sure they are fighting fit. Put through their paces inside Lokomotiv Moscow's RVB Arena, the officials who will take charge at this summer's tournament undertook a rigorous session on Tuesday morning. …

FIFA’s video ref rooms all set for World Cup test
6 years, 9 months ago

FIFA’s video ref rooms all set for World Cup test

Associated Press  

KRASNOGORSK, Russia — Two cramped rooms in a Moscow suburb could make or break countries’ dreams of World Cup glory. It’s all ready for the first World Cup game to use the VAR system on Thursday when Russia plays Saudi Arabia. FIFA hopes VAR will stop fans griping about biased, incompetent or corrupt referees — even though in the last …

FIFA World Cup 2018: Controversial Video Assistant Refereeing system set to make tournament debut
6 years, 9 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2018: Controversial Video Assistant Refereeing system set to make tournament debut

Firstpost  

After experiments in different FIFA tournaments, Serie A in Italy and the German Bundesliga this season, VAR principle is now well known in most countries. Florence: The referee makes the sign of a screen with his fingers and goes to consult a screen on the edge of the pitch — the controversial VAR, video assistant refereeing system, will make its …

FIFA World Cup 2018: Spain must be prepared for VAR in Russia, says coach Julen Lopetegui
6 years, 10 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2018: Spain must be prepared for VAR in Russia, says coach Julen Lopetegui

Firstpost  

Spain players are doing their homework on Video Assistant Referees and will know the system inside-out at the World Cup, according to the national team coach Julen Lopetegui. Madrid: Spain players are doing their homework on Video Assistant Referees and will know the system inside-out at the World Cup, according to the national team coach Julen Lopetegui. “I think we …

UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin ‘worried’ over use of VAR at World Cup
6 years, 11 months ago

UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin ‘worried’ over use of VAR at World Cup

Hindustan Times  

UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin has expressed concern over the decision to employ the video replay system at the 2018 World Cup, saying the technology still needed more testing before it can be considered for use in the Champions League. UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin believes video replay system needs more testing. “I have some fear for the World Cup, where we …

VAR may have kinks that need to be ironed out, but the technology will prove to be useful in long run
7 years ago

VAR may have kinks that need to be ironed out, but the technology will prove to be useful in long run

Firstpost  

VAR can serve as a useful tool to eliminate howlers. With VAR’s use approved for the World Cup this summer, much needs to be done before it is better understood in the little time that is left. On Thursday, it announced the list for match officials at the World Cup but only seven of the 12 countries using VAR in …

FIFA World Cup 2018: Governing body approves use of VAR in Russia; lifts 30-year ban on Iraq hosting international matches
7 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2018: Governing body approves use of VAR in Russia; lifts 30-year ban on Iraq hosting international matches

Firstpost  

Video assistant referee technology will make its debut at the World Cup in Russia this summer despite lingering opposition from within and outside football, Bogota: Video assistant referee technology will make its debut at the World Cup in Russia this summer despite lingering opposition from within and outside football, FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on Friday. “We are going to …

Video Replays Set to be Used at FIFA World Cup After IFAB Approval
7 years ago

Video Replays Set to be Used at FIFA World Cup After IFAB Approval

News 18  

The use of video replays to help referees make key decisions was approved by soccer’s rule-making body IFAB on Saturday, opening the way for the system to be used at this year’s World Cup. Soccer’s world governing body FIFA has said the Video Assistant Referee system will be used at the World Cup in Russia if approved, while its European …

FIFA World Cup 2018: VAR set to get football law-making body IFAB's approval for mega-event in Russia
7 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2018: VAR set to get football law-making body IFAB's approval for mega-event in Russia

Firstpost  

The IFAB meeting in Zurich is widely expected to rubber-stamp the move to give VAR the go-ahead, which is already backed by FIFA’s top brass Football’s law-making body on Saturday was set to approve the use of video assistant referee technology at this summer’s World Cup, overriding purists concerned about technology disrupting the game. UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin said this …

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

Firstpost  

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 …

FIFA still intend to use VAR at World Cup in Russia
7 years, 1 month ago

FIFA still intend to use VAR at World Cup in Russia

Daily Mail  

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has not had any second thoughts about using video assistant referees at this year's World Cup, he told Reuters on Monday, despite recent controversies involving the new technology. Video Assistant Referee technology will be used at the World Cup in Russia this summer Italian referee Gianluca Manganiello checks the VAR screen during the Sassuolo vs Lazio …

La Liga set to introduce Video Assistant Referees
7 years, 4 months ago

La Liga set to introduce Video Assistant Referees

Daily Mail  

La Liga plans to introduce video assistant referees next season, the league's president Javier Tebas said on Tuesday. La Liga president Javier Tebas says he wants Video Assistant Referees next season Last season Barcelona were not awarded a goal despite television replays showing the ball had crossed the line during a 1-1 draw with Real Betis. Spain's top flight is …

England vs Germany use Video Assistant Referee technology
7 years, 4 months ago

England vs Germany use Video Assistant Referee technology

Daily Mail  

For the first time on Thursday night, an England game at Wembley will feature video technology. The technology, brought in to assist the referee and his officials, will play its role on the international stage as Gareth Southgate's side host Germany in a friendly. A video assistant referee who reviews the referee's decisions. The head of VAR in Germany, Hellmut …

Video ref reform calls in Germany
7 years, 4 months ago

Video ref reform calls in Germany

The Hindu  

German football chiefs want to reorganise refereeing in the Bundesliga after the head of their fledgeling video refereeing system was sacked amidst accusations of bias. The pilot phase of the video assistant has relentlessly revealed problems, which have long been there, and must be solved," said Reinhard Rauball, president of the German Football League in a statement released on Tuesday. …

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