What's happened
VAR controversies continue in the Premier League as referees and managers express dissatisfaction with decisions made by the technology during matches.
Why it matters
The ongoing VAR controversies in the Premier League are significant as they highlight the challenges and criticisms surrounding the use of technology in football officiating. The dissatisfaction expressed by managers and referees could impact the future implementation and regulations of VAR in the sport.
What the papers say
Howard Webb, the head of Premier League referees, admitted that VAR should have recommended a penalty for Nottingham Forest in their match against Everton. Mauricio Pochettino and Gary O'Neil also criticized VAR for its impact on English football, highlighting the growing discontent with the technology.
How we got here
VAR (Video Assistant Referee) technology was introduced to assist on-field referees in making more accurate decisions during matches. However, its implementation has been met with criticism and controversy, with various incidents raising questions about its effectiveness and impact on the game.
Common question
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The video assistant referee is an assistant referee in association football who reviews decisions made by the head referee with the use of video footage and headset for communication.
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Howard Melton Webb, MBE is an English former professional football referee who officiated primarily in the Premier League from 2003 to 2014, as well as for FIFA as a FIFA international referee from 2005 to 2014.
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Everton Football Club is an English professional football club based in Liverpool that competes in the Premier League, the top tier of English football.
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Nottingham Forest Football Club, often referred to as Forest, are a professional football club based in West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire, England.
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Anthony Taylor is an English professional football referee from Wythenshawe, Manchester. In 2010, he was promoted to the list of Select Group Referees who officiate primarily in the Premier League, and in 2013 became a listed referee for FIFA allowing him