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

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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 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. At the latest next season.” European Club Association chairman Andrea Agnelli, who was sat beside Ceferin, added, “at the latest next season also means there is space for earlier implementation.”

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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 …

Explained: Why football clubs in Norway have decided to vote against use of VAR
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Explained: Why football clubs in Norway have decided to vote against use of VAR

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A total of 19 out of 32 clubs in Norway have voted to do away with Video Assistant Referees after several games have been marred with fan violence. Reuters A majority of the football clubs in Norway have decided to vote against the implementation of Video Assistant Referees in the Eliteserien, the country’s top-flight league. A total of 19 out …

KNVB to test on-field VAR announcements in Dutch cup matches
2 months, 1 week ago

KNVB to test on-field VAR announcements in Dutch cup matches

Dutch News  

The football association KNVB will use on-field announcements to explain decisions made by the video refereeing panel during this weekend’s Dutch cup matches. The experiment aims to make VAR reviews less controversial by allowing the video referee to communicate directly with the crowd via the headset worn by the referee on the pitch. Last weekend PSV Eindhoven were controversially awarded …

Arsenal vs Man United: Why is there no VAR in the FA Cup third round?
2 months, 1 week 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 to explain VAR decisions to stadium in League Cup semis
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Referees to explain VAR decisions to stadium in League Cup semis

The Hindu  

Referees will explain VAR decisions to the crowd in a trial measure to be implemented in the League Cup semifinal matches next week, the English Football League said on Monday. As part of the trial, referees will use the stadium public address system to announce the final decision following a visit to the VAR pitchside monitor, or after decisions made …

Major change made to VAR process for Carabao Cup semi-finals
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Major change made to VAR process for Carabao Cup semi-finals

The Independent  

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

Referees’ chief Howard Webb believes VAR standards have improved this 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
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 …

Denmark manager Kasper Hjulmand SLAMS VAR decisions in Euro 2024 defeat by Germany as he calls for improvements in the technology
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Denmark manager Kasper Hjulmand SLAMS VAR decisions in Euro 2024 defeat by Germany as he calls for improvements in the technology

Daily Mail  

Denmark had an opening goal ruled out for offside in their loss against Germany Denmark boss Kasper Hjulmand expressed his fury after two crucial VAR decisions went against his side as they were knocked out of Euro 2024 by Germany. First, Joachim Andersen's goal was ruled out as Thomas Delaney was flagged marginally offside by the semi-automated technology and moments …

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

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

Premier League 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 …

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 …

UEFA wants Euro 2024 referees to speak more with captains and get more respect in return
10 months, 1 week ago

UEFA wants Euro 2024 referees to speak more with captains and get more respect in return

The Hindu  

UEFA is offering a communications deal between referees and teams at the European Championship — we will do more to explain decisions, you let only captains approach to discuss them. UEFA has this week gathered Euro 2024 match officials in Frankfurt to prepare for the June 14-July 14 tournament, and detailed on Tuesday the standards it expects. “We are ready …

UEFA wants Euro 2024 referees to speak more with captains and get more respect in return
10 months, 1 week ago

UEFA wants Euro 2024 referees to speak more with captains and get more respect in return

Associated Press  

FRANKFURT, Germany — UEFA is offering a communications deal between referees and teams at the European Championship — we will do more to explain decisions, you let only captains approach to discuss them. UEFA has this week gathered Euro 2024 match officials in Frankfurt to prepare for the June 14-July 14 tournament, and detailed on Tuesday the standards it expects. …

Uefa reveals Euro 2024 referees - including VAR at centre of Nottingham Forest row
11 months ago

Uefa reveals Euro 2024 referees - including VAR at centre of Nottingham Forest row

The Independent  

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Turkish Super Lig to have foreign VARs in key games for rest of season
11 months, 1 week ago

Turkish Super Lig to have foreign VARs in key games for rest of season

The Hindu  

The Turkish Super Lig will assign foreign Video Assistant Referees for crucial games until the end of the season, the Turkish Football Federation said on Friday. The Super Lig has been marked by violence and controversial refereeing decisions in recent months, with a referee punched in the face in December by a club president, while Fenerbahce has also raised concerns …

Is VAR being used in the FA Cup fifth round? Well, yes and no
1 year ago

Is VAR being used in the FA Cup fifth round? Well, yes and no

The Independent  

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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 …

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 …

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 …

Spain referees ask for help after VAR mistake in league game
2 years, 2 months ago

Spain referees ask for help after VAR mistake in league game

Associated Press  

MADRID — Spanish referees are calling for VAR to be boosted by semi-automated offside technology after a video-review mistake in a league match between Cádiz and Elche. The league said the referees and the federation, “instead of assuming responsibility or apologizing, are trying to transfer the blame to an organization that is not responsible for making refereeing decisions.” Cádiz officially …

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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VAR takes centre stage yet again – it was never supposed to be like this
3 years, 1 month 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 …

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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UEFA praises VAR for rise in penalties given at Euro 2020
3 years, 8 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, 8 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 …

How is VAR working at Euro 2020? Premier League hopes to learn from Uefa’s masterplan
3 years, 8 months ago

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

The Independent  

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Pandemic blamed for lack of VAR after Cristiano Ronaldo's complaints
3 years, 11 months ago

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

India TV News  

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

Plans underway to improve VAR in Premier League
3 years, 11 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, 11 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Arsenal Boss Mikel Arteta Calls for VAR in Europa League Group Stages
4 years, 4 months ago

Arsenal Boss Mikel Arteta Calls for VAR in Europa League Group Stages

News 18  

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said UEFA must review their decision to only introduce the Video Assistant Referee system at the knockout stage of the Europa League after his team had a goal controversially ruled out for offside on Thursday. Arsenal fell behind in the 22nd minute in London before fighting back to beat Norway’s Molde 4-1 in Group B of …

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 …

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 …

Fifa to take control of VAR and ensure it’s used the same across all competitions to end Premier League’s variation
4 years, 8 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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VAR not being used correctly, says Barca coach Setien
4 years, 9 months ago

VAR not being used correctly, says Barca coach Setien

The Hindu  

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

Watching football fouls in slow motion doesn't affect a ref's decision
4 years, 9 months ago

Watching football fouls in slow motion doesn't affect a ref's decision

Daily Mail  

Slow-motion VAR replays during football matches do not impact a referee’s decisions by making incidents appear more intentional, a new report claims. The controversial VAR, or ‘video assistant referee’ system had been a constant talking point in the UK since its introduction to the Premier League last August. To learn more, Professor Mather and his colleague carried out a study …

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 …

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”. …

Champions League: UEFA's referees’ committee says VAR decisions in current season are 15 seconds shorter
5 years, 1 month ago

Champions League: UEFA's referees’ committee says VAR decisions in current season are 15 seconds shorter

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UEFA says it has shaved 15 seconds off the average time it takes for the VAR system to correct a decision in the Champions League this season, with the average down to one minute 30 seconds. Zurich: UEFA says it has shaved 15 seconds off the average time it takes for the VAR system to correct a decision in the …

Carabao Cup: VAR to be used in semi-finals and final
5 years, 2 months ago

Carabao Cup: VAR to be used in semi-finals and final

The Independent  

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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: Where next from 'armpit' offsides to frothing outrage?
5 years, 2 months ago

VAR: Where next from 'armpit' offsides to frothing outrage?

The Hindu  

Somewhat fittingly for the week between Christmas and New Year, when excess chocolate and cheese can easily become a meal, the Premier League looks to have overindulged. Armpit offsides For VAR evangelists and members of the "game's gone" brigade alike, this unwanted entry into the footballing lexicon is an absurdity that must be swiftly banished. Where the intention of VAR …

World football's lawmaking body to discuss VAR, concussion management at December meeting
5 years, 3 months ago

World football's lawmaking body to discuss VAR, concussion management at December meeting

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IFAB will discuss topics ranging from the use of the Video Assistant Referee and player concussion management to proposed law changes at its annual business meeting in Belfast on 3 December World soccer’s lawmaking body IFAB will discuss topics ranging from the use of the Video Assistant Referee and player concussion management to proposed law changes at its annual business …

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