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How does VAR work in soccer?

The Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system has been a hot topic at this year's World Cup over its game-changing calls. From Egypt to Switzerland, some fans — and even coaches — are displeased. Princess ...
InfoQ

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Ink & Switch published bijou64, a variable-length integer encoding where every number has exactly one byte representation, ...
The Conversation

VAR was supposed to take the messy human element out of refereeing. How did it go so wrong?

Many of world football’s brightest names took the field over the weekend, as the quarter finals of the FIFA men’s World Cup played out. But for many fans, the heroics of the likes of Lionel Messi, ...
Los Angeles Times

How VAR, a system designed to correct errors, became this World Cup’s biggest villain

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. See more from the L.A. Times in Google Search. Set us as preferred VAR is a video replay system implemented to ...
Rigzone

Var Energi to Acquire BlueNord

Var Energi and BlueNord announced a merger that they said would create Europe's biggest independent oil and gas producer. Image by curraheeshutter via iStock Vår Energi ASA and BlueNord ASA on Tuesday ...
The Conversation

How VAR is changing soccer – and its referees

Being a referee is a thankless job. Despite the necessity and complexity of the role, referees’ decisions continue to be heavily scrutinised. In the Round of 16 World Cup match between England and ...
Yahoo! Sports

How VAR, a system designed to correct errors, became this World Cup's biggest villain

While there were several unsavoury aspects of World Cup 2026, the football itself was thrilling - and the Premier League could learn a thing or two The new football season will introduce major rule ...
Trinidad Express Newspapers

TOO MUCH VAR

To much VAR. Too much controversy. Former FIFA referee and referee instructor/assessor Osmond Downer is uncomfortable with the extent to which video technology has played a part in matches at the ...
Athlon Sports

FIFA Rolls Out Major VAR Update Amid World Cup Criticism

View post: How & Where to Watch BG Pathum United F.C. vs. Aston Villa? Start Time, Live Stream & TV Channels for Preseason Friendly The 2026 FIFA World Cup has been embroiled in controversy following ...
USA Today

How did VAR miss ball hitting camera cable before England goal vs. Norway?

England's first goal in Saturday's World Cup quarterfinal match in Miami came with controversy. As star midfielder Jude Bellingham buried the team's first goal against Norway, a replay showed the ball ...
Indiatimes

FIFA makes major VAR change for remainder of World Cup 2026 after teams raise furious refereeing complaints

FIFA has introduced a significant change to its Video Assistant Referee (VAR) operations for the remainder of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, moving VAR officials into stadiums for every remaining match ...