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 later, Andersen was cruelly penalised for handball in the box, with Kai Havertz converting the resulting penalty to give Germany the lead. Denmark boss Kasper Hjulmand slammed the refereeing calls that went against his side Joachim Andersen thought he had give his side the lead, only for it to be ruled out for offside Kai Havertz then scored from the penalty spot after Andersen was penalised for a handball And Germany manager Julian Nagelsmann admitted that he would have been annoyed if such a decision went against his side. The players came out with the game still goalless but Jamal Musiala added to Havertz's penalty to secure Germany's first win in a knockout game since 2016 and the hosts will play the winner of the tie between Spain and Georgia - which takes place on Sunday evening - in the first quarter-final next Friday Asked for his preference, Nagelsmann refused to take the bait, saying: 'I'll watch the game on Sunday evening and see how it goes.

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The country that could be about to scrap VAR
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3 weeks, 6 days ago

The country that could be about to scrap VAR

The Independent  

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Norway FA advocates keeping VAR in games despite criticism from fans and top division clubs
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Norway FA advocates keeping VAR in games despite criticism from fans and top division clubs

The Hindu  

The Norwegian Football Federation said on Wednesday that it was in favour of retaining video assistant referees, defying opposition from a majority of professional clubs and many fans. “Despite strong arguments in favour of abolishing VAR, in particular opposition from the elite clubs, the governing body unanimously concluded that the best thing for Norwegian football is to maintain and develop …

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

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

Firstpost  

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 …

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 …

Euro 2024: Denmark coach bemoans VAR decisions after exit
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Euro 2024: Denmark coach bemoans VAR decisions after exit

The Hindu  

Denmark coach Kasper Hjulmand bemoaned his side’s elimination from the European Championship as a tight offside decision and a handball contributed to its defeat by host Germany in the round of 16 on Saturday. The Danes had the ball in the net first but Joachim Andersen’s effort was ruled offside when the passer Thomas Delaney was found to have been …

Euro 2024: Why was Joachim Andersen opening goal cancelled by VAR in Germany vs Denmark?
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Euro 2024: Why was Joachim Andersen opening goal cancelled by VAR in Germany vs Denmark?

The Hindu  

In the 48th minute, Joachim Andersen scored for Denmark against Germany however, after a brief VAR check, the goal was turned down because of off-side. Christian Eriksen curled a free-kick into the box as the ball was tapped into the net by Andersen but he was offside during the build up play and hence after a long VAR check, the …

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 …

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 …

Yes, get rid of VAR! It has squeezed the joy out of the game, writes OLIVER HOLT. Part of football's beauty is that it can NEVER be perfect
10 months, 1 week ago

Yes, get rid of VAR! It has squeezed the joy out of the game, writes OLIVER HOLT. Part of football's beauty is that it can NEVER be perfect

Daily Mail  

It feels like a lifetime ago now but I was once an enthusiastic proponent of VAR. And now, if the proposal to scrap VAR in English football gathers pace and if there is even a sliver of hope that Premier League clubs vote to rid it from the game this summer, I would bid it good riddance without hesitation and …

Explained: Why is Sweden refusing VAR when other European heavyweights have accepted it?
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Explained: Why is Sweden refusing VAR when other European heavyweights have accepted it?

The Hindu  

As the Swedish league got underway this spring, yellow-and-black-clad supporters of Stockholm club AIK held up an enormous banner containing a long, vivid story about the dark forces of modern football conquering the world. “VAR is a symbol of modern, commercialised-to-the-point-of-destruction football,” says Ola Thews, vice-chairman of AIK’s largest supporter organization, ASK. “The absolute happiness and passion, or grief and …

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 …

VAR was supposed to cut out errors. Now the integrity of the Premier League is in question
1 year, 5 months ago

VAR was supposed to cut out errors. Now the integrity of the Premier League is in question

Associated Press  

MANCHESTER, England — VAR was supposed to put an end to all of this. On Saturday, however, Liverpool became the latest team to count the cost of an error by Premier League officials, with the club raising questions about “sporting integrity” after its 2-1 loss at Tottenham. The fallout from Luis Diaz’s wrongly disallowed goal in that match resulted in …

‘VAR is pathetic’: Jeff Stelling and the best reactions to Andre Onana penalty incident against Wolves
1 year, 7 months ago

‘VAR is pathetic’: Jeff Stelling and the best reactions to Andre Onana penalty incident against Wolves

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. Raphael Varane headed the hosts ahead in the second half to earn …

There is no proof that VAR should have awarded Japan's controversial winner
2 years, 3 months ago

There is no proof that VAR should have awarded Japan's controversial winner

Daily Mail  

It's been 12 hours and there is still no proof that Japan's goal was right to stand There is still no proof that Japan's winner against Spain was right to be awarded as they bagged a place in the last-16 while Germany crashed out - with Sportsmail's experts questioning how this has happened with so much technology in place. Also …

Confusion after VAR gifts Argentina a soft, early penalty against Saudi Arabia
2 years, 4 months ago

Confusion after VAR gifts Argentina a soft, early penalty against Saudi Arabia

Daily Mail  

VAR has come under fire again at the World Cup after Argentina were awarded a soft penalty against Saudi Arabia - despite England being denied one in a nearly identical situation during their 6-2 win over Iran on Monday. England fans fumed on Monday after the Three Lions were not awarded a spot kick despite Harry Maguire appearing to be …

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 …

Graeme Souness says VAR was RIGHT to deny West Ham their equaliser
2 years, 6 months ago

Graeme Souness says VAR was RIGHT to deny West Ham their equaliser

Daily Mail  

Graeme Souness insists VAR made the correct decision to disallow West Ham United's second goal in their 2-1 defeat to Chelsea on Saturday. Graeme Souness insists VAR made the correct decision to disallow West Ham's second goal West Ham players furiously protested against the decision as they narrowly lost 2-1 to Chelsea 🚷 “First of all, Jarrod Bowen stumbles prior …

VAR decisions upset Schalke’s Bundesliga return in Cologne
2 years, 7 months ago

VAR decisions upset Schalke’s Bundesliga return in Cologne

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Schalke was given a rude welcome back to the Bundesliga with a 3-1 loss at Cologne where VAR decisions upset the promoted visitors on Sunday. Luca Kilian got the opener early in the second half before VAR helped Cologne again when Florian Kainz’s goal was awarded after being previously chalked off for an apparent offside. STUTTGART DENIES LEIPZIG …

Women's Euro 2022: Sweden's Kosovare Asllani says lack of cameras for VAR 'a catastrophe'
2 years, 8 months ago

Women's Euro 2022: Sweden's Kosovare Asllani says lack of cameras for VAR 'a catastrophe'

Firstpost  

Asllani’s side, who face hosts England in the semi-finals on Tuesday, have had four goals ruled out by VAR reviews for offside with serious doubt over at least two of those decisions. Sheffield: Sweden forward Kosovare Asllani described the use of fewer cameras for VAR calls at women’s Euro 2022 as a “catastrophe” on Monday after being on the wrong …

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 …

VAR's purpose is being lost in a jungle of jargon and fear
3 years, 2 months ago

VAR's purpose is being lost in a jungle of jargon and fear

Daily Mail  

The replays, the endless replays, that viewers have the luxury of seeing at home or in the pub, allowed us to see clearly what happened when Martin Odegaard took a pass from Alexandre Lacazette in his stride in the 12th minute of Arsenal’s match with Manchester City and took the ball towards the goal-line. Martin Odegaard was brought down in …

All major VAR interventions in EURO 2020 "technically correct" - research
3 years, 8 months ago

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

The Hindu  

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

Denmark coach feels 'pity' for his players after controversial penalty call ends their campaign in Euro 2020
3 years, 8 months ago

Denmark coach feels 'pity' for his players after controversial penalty call ends their campaign in Euro 2020

Hindustan Times  

An annoyed Denmark manager Kasper Hjulmand questioned the penalty decision against them in the Euro 2020 semifinal game at the Wembley Stadium on Thursday which spelt doom for his side. Schmeichel - a hero on and off the field for Denmark - saved England captain Harry Kane's spot-kick, but the England captain swept home the rebound to spark jubilant scenes …

UEFA praises VAR for rise in penalties given at Euro 2020
3 years, 9 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, 9 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, 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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New interpretation of handball rule made clear in opening Euro 2020 game
3 years, 9 months ago

New interpretation of handball rule made clear in opening Euro 2020 game

The Hindu  

There’s a new interpretation of the handball law in football and the first game at the European Championship on Saturday set the tone that there should be fewer cheap penalties given. Twice during the first half in Rome, Italy’s players pleaded with UEFA’s hand-picked referee for the prestige game, Danny Makkelie, to award a penalty when the ball struck a …

Spain unhappy about lack of VAR in Greece draw
4 years 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 …

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 …

Premier League: 'Things were better before' Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp changes his mind on VAR – Firstpost
4 years, 3 months ago

Premier League: 'Things were better before' Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp changes his mind on VAR – Firstpost

Firstpost  

Liverpool were involved in three lengthy stoppages during a 1-1 draw away to Midtjylland in the Champions League on Wednesday for VAR to check a penalty awarded to the Danish champions and rule out a goal for either side. London: Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said he has changed his mind over the need for VAR in football and believes 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 …

La Liga: VAR only used against Barca, says coach Koeman  - football news - sportstar
4 years, 5 months ago

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

The Hindu  

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

Liverpool demand REVIEW into the use of VAR with club angered by decisions in Merseyside derby
4 years, 5 months ago

Liverpool demand REVIEW into the use of VAR with club angered by decisions in Merseyside derby

Daily Mail  

Liverpool took the extraordinary step of demanding the Premier League explain the two hugely contentious VAR decisions which cost them victory in a thrilling Merseyside derby. Liverpool requested a review into the use of VAR after controversy in the Merseyside derby Jordan Pickford's reckless lunge on Virgil van Dijk after only six minutes had gone unpunished And there was incredulity …

Liverpool seek review of application of VAR after controversial decisions in derby
4 years, 5 months ago

Liverpool seek review of application of VAR after controversial decisions in derby

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 Liverpool have requested a review into the application …

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 …

Frank Lampard wants 'collective sit-down' over VAR controversies
4 years, 8 months ago

Frank Lampard wants 'collective sit-down' over VAR controversies

The Hindu  

Apart from Liverpool wrapping up the Premier League title the only other inevitability about the restart of the season has been the VAR controversy, and this week has provided it in spades. West Ham United manager David Moyes was “spewing” after Tomas Soucek's strike was chalked off for an offside decision that took close to four minutes for VAR to …

VAR bad for the game, says Mourinho after 3-1 defeat
4 years, 8 months ago

VAR bad for the game, says Mourinho after 3-1 defeat

The Hindu  

Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho questioned the point of having referees on the pitch and said VAR was bad for the game after his side was the victim of a controversially disallowed equaliser in a 3-1 defeat at Sheffield United on Thursday. “I think the referee should always be the man on the pitch and the man in the office …

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 …

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”. …

VAR is the villain as controversial penalty call allows Cristiano Ronaldo to salvage draw
5 years, 1 month ago

VAR is the villain as controversial penalty call allows Cristiano Ronaldo to salvage draw

Daily Mail  

It took a controversial last-minute penalty to spare Juventus' blushes as Cristiano Ronaldo salvaged a draw in the first leg of their Coppa Italia semi-final against 10-man AC Milan. Cristiano Ronaldo's bicycle kick was hit into the hand of AC Milan's Davide Calabria The decision went to VAR and the referee changed his mind and controversially gave a penalty Ronaldo …

VAR in the Premier League: The search for offside certainty is anything but clear and obvious
5 years, 2 months ago

VAR in the Premier League: The search for offside certainty is anything but clear and obvious

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. A millimetre isn’t any advantage.” With the help of technology VAR had …

Arsenal has been unlucky with VAR this season, says Sokratis
5 years, 2 months ago

Arsenal has been unlucky with VAR this season, says Sokratis

The Hindu  

Sokratis Papastathopoulos feels Arsenal has been "unlucky" with VAR decisions this season following Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's red card in the 1-1 draw at Crystal Palace. Referee Paul Tierney initially cautioned Aubameyang for his challenge on Max Meyer but, following a VAR review of over two minutes, the decision was changed to a dismissal as the Gabon international sunk his studs into …

CHRIS SUTTON: Shelve VAR until the end of the season
5 years, 2 months ago

CHRIS SUTTON: Shelve VAR until the end of the season

Daily Mail  

For those of you who are wondering, I can safely say I never scored with an armpit. We watch football because we want to see goals and this season a total of 33 have been overturned by VAR. The big screen at St Mary's confirms Crystal Palace's disallowed goal after VAR intervention Norwich's Teemu Pukki was adjudged offside after scoring …

VAR only for 'clear and obvious' mistakes says IFAB chief
5 years, 2 months ago

VAR only for 'clear and obvious' mistakes says IFAB chief

The Hindu  

The Video Assistant Referee should only overturn on-field decisions when there has been a “clear and obvious” error, according to one of football's leading international rules officials. Lukas Brud, while not addressing specific incidents in English football, said IFAB guidance advises VAR should only be used to correct clear errors also applied to offside. But what is it, an armpit …

Liverpool’s Klopp unhappy with VAR delays in win over Wolves
5 years, 2 months ago

Liverpool’s Klopp unhappy with VAR delays in win over Wolves

Hindustan Times  

The video assistant referee system was back in the spotlight on Sunday after drawing the ire of both managers in Liverpool’s 1-0 Premier League win over Wolverhampton Wanderers. Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp appeals to the assistant referee “We’re in December and coming into January. “It would have gone quicker, but that’s how we do it in England and we cannot …

'We cannot go on like this': Graeme Souness slams VAR yet again
5 years, 2 months ago

'We cannot go on like this': Graeme Souness slams VAR yet again

Daily Mail  

Graeme Souness has once again slammed VAR after it allowed a Liverpool goal and denied Wolves their own in Sunday's Premier League clash - and the pundit has offered up his own fix to the offside rule. Speaking on Sky Sports at half time, Souness said 'we cannot go on like this,' and even proposed a change to the offside …

HELP US ARSENE! Mike Riley makes plea to Wenger to help reduce VAR misery for supporters
5 years, 4 months ago

HELP US ARSENE! Mike Riley makes plea to Wenger to help reduce VAR misery for supporters

Daily Mail  

Mike Riley hopes to use Arsene Wenger's new role at FIFA to help push through law changes that will improve VAR — although he admits that the Premier League is still at odds with the rest of the world about how to use it. Riley, as head of the Professional Game Match Officials Limited, announced this month that the Premier …

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