The opening match of the 2023 Women’s World Cup featured a milestone moment as the referee explained a decision to supporters in the stadium. Referee Yoshimi Yamashita (pictured) awarded a penalty to ...

UEFA has announced that more detailed VAR explanations will be part of officiating changes introduced at this summer’s European Championship in an attempt to improve clarity around decisions. Big ...

VAR has played a significant part at the World Cup with a number of major calls being made by the off-field officials. From England defender Harry Maguire being denied a seemingly blatant penalty ...

From this season, Serie A referees will be able to explain their decisions to the stadium following VAR On-Field Reviews, announced designator Gianluca Rocchi. The new system had already been ...

For the first time, referees at the 2023 World Cup will explain their video assistance referee (VAR) decisions to live audiences in the mold of NFL officials. Though, given the inherent imperfections ...

The Italian Referees’ Association agreed with the decision not to award a penalty for Venezia against Milan and explained why Kenan Yildiz was sent off for Juventus. Every Sunday, DAZN has the segment ...

REIMS, FRANCE - JUNE 14: Referee Anna-Marie Keighley speaks with Sydney Scheider of Jamaica as a VAR decision results in an Italy penalty being retaken during the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup France ...

The Premier League hopes to reduce frustration with the VAR system with the launch of a social media account that will provide near real-time updates and explanations regarding officiating and ...