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In a twist of fate in Frankfurt, Belgium flubbed a host of opportunities while Romelu Lukaku saw two of his goals nixed by VAR on Monday. Belgium fumbled the chance to lead multiple times, allowing Slovakia to snag a startling 1-0 victory in Group E of Euro 2024. Despite Lukaku's efforts to balance the score during the second half, both of his goals were annulled following VAR reviews. The match kicked off with Slovakia taking an early lead by the seventh minute, courtesy of Ivan Schranz. He coolly sniped what became the…

On Wednesday, Roberto Rosetti, UEFA's chief of officiating, announced a pioneering decision regarding VAR at Euro 2024. In Germany, the soccer governing body will showcase VAR decisions on stadium displays, marking a significant shift to enhance transparency during matches. Previously, UEFA divulged plans for referees to articulate their rulings thoroughly to team captains, who will be the sole players permitted to engage with referees. Team members who disregard this stipulation and accost a referee with dissent will be…

The Premier League implemented VAR in the 2019-20 season, but clubs are now considering its removal. Wolves proposed a resolution to scrap VAR due to negative impacts on fan relationships. The technology was intended to assist referees but has sparked controversy this season. Wolves criticized VAR for disrupting the game's spirit in pursuit of accuracy. The Premier League recognizes concerns about VAR but supports ongoing improvements. Rule changes require a two-thirds majority vote from clubs. Managers have been vocal about…

Wolves are pushing to eliminate VAR from the Premier League starting in 2024-25, with a vote scheduled for next month. Premier League teams will decide whether to do away with VAR next season after a proposal from Wolves sparked discussions about its use since the 2019-20 season debut. The controversial decisions have heated up debates around the system. Wolves faced unjust rulings from the start, notably missing a penalty in their opening game against Manchester United due to a refereeing error. Their latest clash with…

Ange Postecoglou's debut season at Tottenham has been uplifting, but could he have a future elsewhere? Tottenham head Ange Postecoglou teased he might relocate to Sweden to avoid VAR, claiming it disrupted English football dynamics.  Plans to implement VAR in the Swedish Allsvenskan were scrapped due to strong opposition from clubs and fans. The usage of VAR in the Premier League has sparked debates, with numerous controversies eroding fan confidence in the technology.  Following Axel Disasi's disallowed potentially…

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