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The influence of VAR decisions on football match outcomes

By Editor , 24th October 2023 at 2:49 PM (11v11 blog)

Technology is changing how decisions are made in sports. In football, the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system helps referees make better calls during matches. Before VAR, referees sometimes made mistakes, but now, with the help of video replays, they can double-check their decisions. Research shows that VAR has reduced mistakes by a vast 80%. However, it hasn't changed how often penalties are given. The International Football Association Board (IFAB), says that only 1.1% of VAR decisions are wrong, while 7%…

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Is VAR making football predictions more accurate?

By Editor , 12th July 2023 at 3:15 PM (11v11 blog)

Photo by Tim Bechervaise on Unsplash The introduction of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system in football has been controversial since its inception. With its further expansion in UEFA men's club football that controversy is not going to go away. While some argue that it is making the game fairer and more accurate, others believe it is taking away from the spirit of the sport. So, what are the facts? Is VAR actually making football predictions more accurate? The answer…

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Football’s expansion of VAR

By Editor , 24th February 2022 at 11:45 AM (11v11 blog)

With the World Cup just around the corner with brand new purpose built stadiums for the games, there was always going to be some new technology trialed in order to make the game better and offer additional tools to either teams or game staff – there will be plenty of opportunities for punters to get involved with World Cup betting opportunities at thebestcasinos.co.uk, and may be able to take unique insights from the new technology that will be trialed ahead…

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VAR: the new referee in World Cup group matches

By Editor , 06th July 2018 at 8:03 PM (11v11 blog)

With the end of the group phase of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, it is possible to make an initial summary of the utilisation of the video assistant referee (VAR) in Russia. Although the new technology allows the correction of some errors, it also brought some new controversies. In this article, the most important uses of the VAR during the first two weeks of the competition are highlighted and we suggest how the competition would have progressed without VAR. (more…)

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Five big things to watch for in the 2018 World Cup

By Editor , 24th April 2018 at 5:31 PM (11v11 blog)

The 2018 World Cup in Russia promises to be a footballing extravaganza, with numerous nations in with a realistic chance of claiming the sport's most prestigious trophy. Five-time winners Brazil will fancy their chances of success, while the likes of Germany, Spain, France and Argentina should also put up a strong showing. Hosts Russia kick-off the tournament on June 14 against Saudi Arabia at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, with the final scheduled to take place at the same venue…

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FIFA video assistant referees and the FIFA Confederations Cup

By Editor , 19th June 2017 at 1:21 PM (11v11 blog)

After trials at U-20 level, elements of FIFA’s Play Fair! Initiative are now making a big splash at senior international level in the FIFA Confederations Cup, in particular with the use of 'Video Assistant Referees' (VARs) which represent just one of the major changes to the game’s rules being debated and tested. The IFAB and FIFA formally launching the new play fair! Initiative last Thursday as part of “a strategy focussing on improving fairness and the image of the game.”…

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