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New features of VAR at Euro 2024: Video assistance to refereeing will experience greater transparency at the Euro in Germany (June 14-July 14). Prepare for a revolution in arbitration! No more controversial decisions and frustrations with VAR: the latter’s decisions will be explained in real time in the stadiums and to viewers.
During a press conference this Wednesday, Roberto Rosetti, head of the UEFA referees committee, revealed the new features of VAR during Euro 2024. Each decision taken with video assistance will be detailed on the screens stadium giants and broadcast to commentators.
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Imagine: “Penalty, foul hand. Germany’s number 9 player touched the ball with his left hand…” You will finally understand the why and the how! This transparency, already successfully tested during the 2023 Women’s World Cup, aims to ease tensions and strengthen confidence in refereeing.
But that’s not all ! Only captains will be able to communicate with the referee to contest a decision. Another player who dares to do so will receive a yellow card. “ We are doing this for the next generations, for the image of the game ” Rosetti said. A strong measure for more respect and fair play on the pitch.
And for teams whose captain is a goalkeeper, don’t panic! A player will be designated to play this role of intermediary with the referee. Euro 2024 therefore promises to be exciting, both on the pitch and behind the scenes of the refereeing.
So, are you ready to experience a fairer and more transparent Euro 2024? VAR puts itself at the service of the game, to the delight of football fans!
