Tag: VAR
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EPL: Premier League announces major VAR change ahead of new season
The English Premier League, EPL, has confirmed there will be a significant change to the Video Assistant Referee, VAR, ahead of the 2024-25 season. Since its introduction in the 2019-20 campaign, VAR has been involved in a couple of controversial incidents. Ahead of the new season which begins this week, the Premier League has announced…
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Euro 2024: This is not football – Denmark coach, Hjulmand slams VAR after Germany’s victory
Denmark coach, Kasper Hjulmand has hits out at the Video Assistant Referee, VAR, after his side crashed out of the ongoing Euro 2024. Hjulmand was not happy following VAR’s controversial application in their defeat to Germany on Saturday in the Euro 2024 Round of 16. The Danes left the tournament, as they saw a goal…
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EPL to implement two changes to VAR
The Premier League’s vote over if to abolish the Video Assistant Referee, VAR, from next season is set to trigger two changes to match officiating. According to Daily Mail, Wolves’ attempt to scrap VAR after five seasons could fail. However, the pressure could be used to oversee change in its operation. Firstly, in-stadium communication of…
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EPL: It’s painful, you’ve damaged English football – Pochettino blasts VAR after Chelsea draw
Chelsea coach, Mauricio Pochettino, has hits out at VAR following his side’s Premier League 2-2 draw against Aston Villa on Saturday. Pochettino’s side went two goals down in the first half, but fought back in the second half to level. During the encounter, Axel Disasi thought he had headed in the winner for the Blues,…