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Belgium Head Coach Martinez Says VAR Helpful at FIFA World Cup

Belgium Head Coach Martinez Says VAR Helpful at FIFA World Cup

KAZAN, July 5 (Sputnik) - Belgium head coach Roberto Martinez said on Thursday that the video assistant referee (VAR) system that had been launched at the FIFA World Cup in Russia was beneficial for football. 6 Jul 2018
Footballers Need to Play Carefully Due to VAR at FIFA World Cup - France Head Coach

Footballers Need to Play Carefully Due to VAR at FIFA World Cup - France Head Coach

KAZAN, June 29 (Sputnik) - Footballers need to play more carefully, especially in the penalty area, after video assistant referee (VAR) system was introduced at the FIFA World Cup in Russia, France head coach Didier Deschamps said on Friday. 30 Jun 2018
Mikel: Referee failed to award 'clear penalty' against Argentina

Mikel: Referee failed to award 'clear penalty' against Argentina

Nigeria captain John Obi Mikel said that the referee, who officiated his team's final Group D match against Argentina, did not award his side a "clear penalty" for a handball despite consulting the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system. 27 Jun 2018
Granqvist: 'I can't evaluate VAR'

Granqvist: 'I can't evaluate VAR'

Sweden defender and captain Andreas Granqvist says it was hard to evaluate how effective the video assistant referee (VAR) system was, after the match official did not use it in his decision to deny a penalty during Sweden's 2-1 loss to Germany. 26 Jun 2018
Hareide says VAR is making football lose its charm

Hareide says VAR is making football lose its charm

The football is loosing its charm due to the introduction of the video assistant referee (VAR) system, Denmark head coach Age Hareide said Thursday. 22 Jun 2018
VAR system used for Russia v Egypt

VAR system used for Russia v Egypt

The Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system was used during the 2018 World Cup match involving Russia and Egypt on Tuesday. 20 Jun 2018
'I've never been a fan of the VAR'

'I've never been a fan of the VAR'

Socceroos defender Trent Sainsbury admits he’s not a fan of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR), but feels it’s time to move on from the controversial penalty in their 2-1 loss to France. 18 Jun 2018
'Get used to it' says Deschamps as he gives VAR the nod

'Get used to it' says Deschamps as he gives VAR the nod

France head coach Didier Deschamps has voiced his support for VAR and said teams had better "start getting used to it." 17 Jun 2018
VAR not 'perfect' says World Cup ref boss

VAR not 'perfect' says World Cup ref boss

FIFA Director of Refereeing Massimo Busacca said he does not expect the VAR (Video Assistant Referee) system to work perfectly at the upcoming tournament in Russia. 13 Jun 2018
VAR System to Help ‘Avoid Mistakes’ When Officiating Matches - FIFA

VAR System to Help ‘Avoid Mistakes’ When Officiating Matches - FIFA

The video assistant referee (VAR) system can help referees “avoid mistakes” when officiating World Cup matches, a FIFA Referees Committee spokesman, Roberto Rosetti said on Saturday. The Italian has also been responsible for helping to implement VAR in Italy. 10 Jun 2018
Jets reject taking action over VAR

Jets reject taking action over VAR

Newcastle Jets will not be drawn into commenting on the VAR controversy, but it's understood they're just looking to move on from the Grand Final. 8 May 2018
Valeri: VAR controversy won't diminish achievement

Valeri: VAR controversy won't diminish achievement

Melbourne Victory captain Carl Valeri says the talk regarding the VAR controversy from Saturday’s Grand Final won’t take anything away from the team's achievement. 7 May 2018
Derby Q&A, Archie: The VAR would've intervened!

Derby Q&A, Archie: The VAR would've intervened!

FourFourTwo caught up with Melbourne Victory legend Archie Thompson to get his recollections of the Derbies over the years. You can probably guess his favourite… 22 Dec 2017
Referees boss responds to 'unjustified' criticism

Referees boss responds to 'unjustified' criticism

Referees boss Ben Wilson is adamant the A-League's Video Assistant Referee (VAR) can eventually work, but needs time. 12 Dec 2017
VAR chief sacked

VAR chief sacked

The A-League has had problems with the Video Assistant Referee (VAR), but it doesn't compare to what's going on in Germany's Bundesliga. 7 Nov 2017
"Unacceptable" - A-League releases statement on VAR

"Unacceptable" - A-League releases statement on VAR

The Head of the Hyundai A-League is hoping the VAR is like a fine wine, and can only get better with age. 28 Oct 2017

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