ALL POSTS TAGGED "VAR"
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/ 11 days agoRobert Lewandowski factor: Premier League make new decision on semi-automated offside thanks to Barcelona star's VAR drama
The Premier League’s long-anticipated adoption of semi-automated offside technology is now uncertain, with its implementation potentially delayed until next season.
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/ 18 days agoFIFA's potential rule change: Football Video Support (FVS) system and how it would impact coaching strategies
FIFA is preparing to introduce a potentially transformative rule change with the Football Video Support (FVS) system, designed to give coaches a new tool for challenging referee decisions.
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/ 52 days agoItalian Referee Association open to introducing VAR challenge
Italian refereeing has been under intense scrutiny following a weekend of contentious decisions in Serie A. Gianluca Rocchi, the referee designator for the league, expressed his dissatisfaction with the officiating in the recent matches. He further revealed that new solutions, such as a VAR challenge system, are being considered to improve the accuracy of decision-making. […]
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/ 64 days agoNo Premier League semi-automated offside; new date unveiled
The much-anticipated Premier League semi-automated offside technology is facing a delay with its introduction now likely to be pushed back to 2025. The system promises faster and more accurate offside decisions. However, despite unanimous approval by clubs in April, it will not be ready for deployment this year as originally planned. The technology had been […]
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/ 109 days agoPremier League launches social media account to explain VAR calls
The Premier League has officially launched a new social media account related specifically to officiating. This new account, @PLMatchCentre on X, will explain refereeing and VAR calls in real time. The account will be in place and active for the entire 2024/25 Premier League season. The upcoming campaign is set to start on Friday, August […]
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/ 123 days agoNorwegian clubs to decide if VAR will be banned
Soccer matches in Norway continue to be interrupted by fan protests over the use of VAR. An Eliteserien game between Rosenborg BK and Lillestrom on July 21st was halted four different times as fans threw objects onto the pitch. Unlike many other European divisions, the Norwegian top flight started its 2024 season in March. Fishcakes […]
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/ 132 days agoFans who want VAR abolished in Norway suspend game
Protests against VAR in Norway took a drastic, and frankly bizarre, twist at the weekend during a an Eliteserien game. Rosenborg BK hosted Lillestrom on Sunday in a match between two mid-table teams. The incidents in the game happened straight from kickoff. Fans launched objects onto the pitch out of frustration with VAR. Although there […]
UEFA Euro 2024
/ 142 days agoKoeman claims VAR 'is destroying the game' after England defeat
Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman had some harsh words regarding video assistant referee (VAR) following his team's Euro 2024 loss against England. The main point of contention in the match came as Koeman's side had an early 1-0 lead. Dutch defender Denzel Dumfries attempted to block a shot by England striker Harry Kane in the 17th […]
Copa America 2024
/ 150 days agoCONMEBOL admits Brazil VAR error in Copa America
CONMEBOL today admitted that it made a costly VAR error in Brazil's recent 1-1 draw to Colombia. The referee and VAR officials denied Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr. a penalty during the 42nd minute. If the penalty had been given, Brazil could have taken all three points from the game and finished on top of […]
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/ 156 days agoRFEF admit: Four LaLiga teams harmed by referees last season
An ongoing problem in sports, several concerns about referees were heard loud and clear in Spanish soccer last season. The Technical Referees Committee (CTA) decided to conduct an internal investigation as the complaints from many clubs were significant enough this time. Four teams had good grounds to be upset with the officials' calls, according to […]
UEFA Euro 2024
/ 170 days agoEuro 2024 VAR changes: How they differ from Big Five leagues
As Euro 2024 kicks off, significant changes in refereeing and technology aim to provide clarity for players and spectators regarding VAR. All this, while maintaining zero tolerance for serious foul play and dissent. These changes were highlighted during a recent media briefing at Munich's Allianz Stadium, ahead of the tournament's opening match between host nation […]
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/ 178 days agoPremier League to improve VAR after clubs vote to keep technology
Video assistant referee (VAR) is here to stay in the Premier League. Teams in the English top flight took a vote on Thursday on whether or not to scrap the technology. It was previously revealed that Wolves was leading a charge to potentially bar VAR beginning at the start of the 2024/25 season. Nevertheless, the […]
Copa America 2024
/ 189 days agoFemale referees to make historic debut at Copa America
CONMEBOL have made history by announcing that the 2024 Copa America would include female referees for the very first time. With this decision, soccer has reached a major turning point in its fight for gender parity. The tournament, scheduled from June 20 to July 14 in the United States, will include a total of 101 […]
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/ 195 days agoFIFA to trial future VAR replacement in youth soccer
In a new challenge system tested in soccer, managers may now wave their finger in the air to start a video review of a referee's call. Sports like cricket and tennis already have this feature. Now FIFA has implemented a new challenge mechanism for trials. Football Video Support, also known as FVS, is a less […]
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/ 198 days agoPremier League managers mostly back VAR, but insist on tweaks
As the 2023/24 Premier League season is set to come to an end this weekend, managers of English top-flight clubs spoke to the media on Friday. The title race is undoubtedly the biggest headline heading into the last round of matches on Sunday. After all, Manchester City is looking to secure their fourth consecutive league […]