Football is being killed by VAR. It’s probably beyond the powers that be to make it edible.

Football is being killed by VAR. It’s probably beyond the powers that be to make it edible.

The evidence from the past four years strongly suggests that Video Assistant Referees (VAR) have failed to deliver on their promise of resolving controversy in football matches.

In its current form, VAR is deeply flawed and is negatively impacting the essence of the game.

Tony Scholes, the Premier League’s Chief Football Officer, recently admitted that the current

implementation of VAR is “nowhere near good enough,” acknowledging the need for improvement.

Despite the intention to minimize errors, VAR has become a source of distraction, with post-match

discussions often focusing more on VAR decisions made remotely than on the game itself.

In the Premier League, VAR suffers from inconsistency in rule application, occasional farcical

decisions, accusations of over-officiating, and a perception among fans of bias favoring larger clubs.

The introduction of VAR in 2019 aimed to eliminate human error, especially in crucial moments, but it has fallen short of expectations.

Everton’s experiences with VAR highlight the system’s flaws and its potential to unfairly impact outcomes.

While officials claim a 96% accuracy rate for VAR decisions this season, fans perceive a decline

in the game’s quality due to VAR’s intrusive nature. The overemphasis on precise rulings neglects the spirit of

the game and removes referees’ ability to apply common sense.

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