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11 Jul

Koeman Accuses VAR Of ‘Breaking Football’ After Dutch Loss

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Netherlands boss Ronald Koeman criticised the use of video assistant referees (VAR) for “breaking football” after England were awarded a contentious penalty in Wednesday’s tense Euro 2024 semi-final. The Dutch had taken an early lead through Xavi Simons’ powerful strike but Gareth Southgate’s side were handed a lifeline when Harry Kane was caught on the follow-through by Denzel Dumfries after the England captain had already shot over the bar. No penalty was given originally but referee Felix Zwayer then pointed to the spot after he was advised to go to the monitor by VAR. Kane levelled with the spot-kick and…

06 Jun

100 More Wrong Decisions If VAR Scrapped – Premier League

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There would be 100 more incorrect refereeing decisions made per season if clubs vote to scrap video assistant referees (VAR), the Premier League has claimed. The league sent a briefing document to all 20 clubs before the annual general meeting on Thursday, 6 June, explaining the reasons why it feels VAR should remain. Wolves formally submitted a resolution to the Premier League in May, which triggered a vote on the continued use of VAR. Premier League clubs are unlikely to vote through this proposal, though in-game VAR announcements are set to be introduced. The Premier League sent a ‘VAR Improvement Plan’ to…

07 Nov

VAR: Arsenal Statement About Refereeing Standards Is ‘Dangerous’, Says Gary Neville

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Arsenal’s call for urgent action on the standards of refereeing in the Premier League is “dangerous”, says pundit Gary Neville. The Gunners backed their manager Mikel Arteta’s scathing assessment of “unacceptable” officiating during the 1-0 defeat by Newcastle. Arteta said the decision to allow Anthony Gordon’s winner was “embarrassing” and a “disgrace”. “I thought Arsenal’s statement was really poor,” Neville told Sky Sports. Three areas around Gordon’s goal were checked by Sunday’s video assistant referee (VAR) – to see if the ball went out of play in the build-up if there was a foul and if there was an offside…

02 Oct

Liverpool Ask PGMOL For VAR Audio From Luis Diaz Disallowed Goal

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Liverpool have asked PGMOL for audio of discussions between the match officials in Saturday's 2-1 defeat by Tottenham. The video assistant referee failed to overturn an incorrect decision to disallow a Luis Diaz goal for offside. PGMOL, the governing body for referees, said the decision to rule out the goal was "a significant human error". On Sunday, the Reds released a statement saying the explanation was "unacceptable" and that "sporting integrity has been undermined". The club called for a "review with full transparency" and added they will "explore the range of options available given the clear need for escalation and resolution".…

07 Feb

We Want To Make VAR Interventions More Understandable For Spectators – Pierluigi Collina

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Whether a game of football is played at the FIFA World Cup, or on a park pitch anywhere in the world, the Laws of the Game are universal. How are they determined, and who decides them? The IFAB (International Football Association Board) is the independent guardian of the Laws of the Game and the only body authorised to decide and agree changes to the Laws of the Game. Listening to the football community, their goal is to improve and develop the game for players, match officials and fans while protecting and strengthening the spirit and simplicity of football. At its…