Video assistant referee
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The video assistant referee (VAR) is a match official in association football who assists the referee by reviewing decisions using video footage and providing advice to the referee based on those reviews.
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Uefa Board calls for improvement in VAR consistencyThe Uefa Football Board says VAR needs to become more "consistent, transparent and understandable" for players, fans and coaches.BBC Sport - Published | |
Nottingham Forest to privately hear VAR audio connected to three penalty claimsNottingham Forest will be given the opportunity to privately hear the VAR audio connected to three penalty claims in their match against Everton last Sunday.Sky News - Published | |
Forest offered chance to listen to VAR audioNottingham Forest are offered the chance to listen to VAR audio from their game at Everton.BBC Sport - Published | |
Forest statement 'disingenuous' and 'dangerous' - SmithRory Smith discusses the controversy around Nottingham Forest's statement against the PGMOL and VAR, after they were denied three penalties in their Premier League game against Everton.BBC Sport - Published | |
Nottingham Forest demand release of VAR audio after penalties controversyNottingham Forest have demanded the release of audio surrounding three controversial VAR (Video Assistant Referee) moments from their game against Everton after they accused an official of bias.Sky News - Published | |
Forest did not ask for VAR official to be changedNottingham Forest did not ask for Stuart Attwell to be taken off video assistant referee duties for their match against Everton, BBC Sport has been told.BBC Sport - Published | |
'Hat-trick of howlers' - Forest question VAR and 'consider options'Nottingham Forest say they are "considering their options" over "extremely poor" refereeing decisions in their 2-0 loss at Everton.BBC Sport - Published | |
'It doesnβt make sense' β MOTD pundits on Wolves 'goal'Match of the Day pundits analyse the decision to disallow a late Wolves equaliser against West Ham, with Gary Lineker suggesting that VAR is taking over - and that football needs an appeal system.BBC Sport - Published | |
'VAR right to stay out of Liverpool-Man City decision'Referees' chief Howard Webb says VAR was right not to interfere in Liverpool being denied a late penalty against Manchester City.BBC Sport - Published | |
Soucek denied by VAR as West Ham and Villa drawTomas Soucek is denied a late winner for West Ham as they have to settle for a Premier League point against Aston Villa at London Stadium.BBC Sport - Published | |
SFA agrees VAR error made over handball - St MirrenSt Mirren say the Scottish FA's referee department agrees there should have been an on-field review of the decision not to give them a penalty at Ross County.BBC Sport - Published | |
Hibs say SFA accept 'serious VAR error' in Aberdeen drawHibernian say the Scottish FA acknowledge a "serious error" was made to not award them with a penalty in their 2-2 draw at Aberdeen on Saturday.BBC Sport - Published | |
Throw-in fails, VAR drama and Harry Styles - 2 Good 2 BadWatch a failed Sheffield United throw-in attempt, a fan venting his VAR frustrations and Harry Styles at Kenilworth Road in this instalment of 2 Good 2 Bad.BBC Sport - Published | Big increase in wrong VAR calls, finds review panelThirteen decisions are deemed incorrect by the Scottish FA's VAR independent review panel during the second round of Premiership fixtures.BBC Sport - Published |
Anderlecht v Genk to be replayed after VAR errorA Belgian Pro League match between Anderlecht and Genk will be replayed in full because of an error made by the video assistant referee.BBC Sport - Published | VAR rules out Luiz's goal for Aston VillaVAR rules out Douglas Luiz's opener for Aston Villa due to a handball during their FA Cup fourth round tie against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.BBC Sport - Published |
Forest told VAR could not intervene over free-kickNottingham Forest are informed that the video assistant referee did not have the power to rule out Brentford's disputed equaliser on Saturday.BBC Sport - Published | VAR should intervene over Toney's free-kick - NunoNuno Espirito Santo says VAR should have intervened after Ivan Toney moved the ball before scoring a free-kick in Nottingham Forest's loss to Brentford.BBC Sport - Published |
Scottish referees demand change over VARScotland's top referees have warned the SFA they need more support following recent controversies around VAR.BBC Sport - Published | Former SFA chief Smith proposes VAR appeals systemGordon Smith, one of the original proponents of VAR, says the system should change to an appeals process similar to tennis.BBC Sport - Published |
Silva blames 'inconsistent' VAR for red card decisionFulham manager Marco Silva believes Chelsea's Malo Gusto should have been sent off for a challenge on Willian, but refuses to blame referee Anthony Taylor, insisting VAR should have intervened.BBC Sport - Published | 'I understand Burnley's frustrations' - EdwardsLuton Town boss Rob Edwards admits he understands Burnley's "frustrations" with VAR following a controversial equaliser by Carlton Morris in the 92nd minute of their 1-1 draw.BBC Sport - Published |
Burnley manager Kompany criticises 'ridiculous' VARBurnley manager Vincent Kompany criticises VAR's consistency, calling the decision to allow Carlton Morris' late equaliser "ridiculous" after their dramatic draw at Turf Moor.BBC Sport - Published | VAR beginning to test my patience - DycheEverton manager Sean Dyche says VAR is beginning to test his patience after Dominic Calvert-Lewin was sent off in the Toffees' goalless draw away at Crystal Palace.BBC Sport - Published |
SFA hits back in Rangers VAR rowhe Scottish FA has said it is 'disappointed' at Rangers' statements after the club's meeting with the governing body over the Old Firm VAR row.BBC Sport - Published | 'No mention of offside in Rangers VAR audio'Rangers claim "there is no mention of a potential offside" in the VAR audio regarding their penalty claim in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Celtic.BBC Sport - Published |
Rangers ask for VAR audio release after Celtic lossRangers ask the Scottish FA to make VAR audio available in the lead up to what they believe was a penalty denied as they lost 2-1 to Celtic.BBC Sport - Published | 'Bizarre' VAR handball decision frustrates DycheEverton manager Sean Dyche expresses his frustration at a "bizarre" VAR handball decision given against Amadou Onana in his side's 3-1 Premier League defeat to champions Manchester City at Goodison..BBC Sport - Published |
VAR penalty decision difficult to accept - HodgsonCrystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson takes issue with the VAR decision to award Chelsea a late penalty in his side's 2-1 defeat to the Blues at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League.BBC Sport - Published | Nuno & Dyche bemoan VAR decisions in narrow defeatsNew Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo calls for a change to football's rules after Willy Boly's controversial red card against Bournemouth, while Sean Dyche bemoans a disallowed Everton..BBC Sport - Published |
'Who's refereeing who?' - Dyche confused by VAR decisionEverton manager Sean Dyche takes issue with the VAR decision that saw a goal for Dominic Calvert-Lewin ruled out for a foul in his side's 2-1 loss to Tottenham in the Premier League.BBC Sport - Published | It would be foolish to take away VAR - WebbPGMOL head of refereeing Howard Webb says it would be foolish to get rid of VAR in football and that the violence referee Halil Umut Meler suffered in Turkey was a "disgrace"BBC Sport - Published |
'Foolish' to scrap VAR - Q&A with referees' chief WebbBBC Sport sits down with referees' chief Howard Webb to talk VAR, the global treatment of officials and driving out dissent.BBC Sport - Published | Players lack trust in VAR - ex-referee ClattenburgPremier League referees could be driven out of the game as a lack of trust in VAR from players is putting them under greater pressure, says former official Mark Clattenburg.BBC Sport - Published |
I don't like VAR any more - LinekerMatch of the Day's Gary Lineker says he feels "guilty" for supporting the introduction of the Video Assistant Referee to the Premier League.BBC Sport - Published | Euro 2024 ball will mean faster VAR decisions - UefaThe ball that will be used at Euro 2024 in Germany will lead to quicker, more accurate decisions by the video assistant referee, says Uefa.BBC Sport - Published |
PL panel backs VAR decisions in Wolves defeatThe Premier League's independent key match incidents panel backs video assistant referee Stuart Attwell over his interventions during Fulham's 3-2 win over Wolves.BBC Sport - Published | VAR official stood down after controversial penalty against Newcastle in Champions LeagueThe VAR official involved in the decision to award a penalty to Paris St Germain against Newcastle for a controversial handball has been stood down from his game on Wednesday.Sky News - Published |
