VAR in Football - Horror for some, Justice to others!

As Football is evolving into a more technical sport, VAR (Video Assistant Referee) doesn't come as a huge surprise after controversial decisions by on field referees in the past at some of the biggest occasions.

What is VAR?

VAR or Video Assistant Referee is a technology-assisted officiating system that helps on-field referees in football matches.

How VAR works?

VARs have independent match footage access which is integrated into broadcast set-up. The VAR official along with Assistant VAR, Offside VAR and Support VAR tracks the players and the ball at 50 times/sec with the Spider cams and cams around the field. This ensures decisions for Goal/No Goal, Penalty/No Penalty, Fouls involving Red Cards and Offsides quicker and more accurate. 

VAR has been in action in every major league in Europe and official FIFA events around the world. What's your opinion on the VAR tech? Share your thoughts in comments and like for more such info. For more info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Video_assistant_referee

- Harsh Somvanshi             

                                                                                                                    

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