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VAR used in CAF Champions League at Loftus Versfeld

No VAR at home - bigger challenge at the World Cup

Coming from a country that doesn’t have the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) could be disadvantageous to match officials operating at the FIFA World Cup, this is according to FIFA and SAFA assistant referee Zakhele Siwela.

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West Ham's Nuno Espirito Santo doesn't 'quite understand' VAR call against Arsenal

A late VAR intervention dominated discussion after Nuno Espirito Santo criticised the decision to disallow what would have been a dramatic equaliser in West Ham's 1-0 defeat to Arsenal.

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Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta admits officials deserve praise for VAR call

Mikel Arteta praised the officials for making a "big call" after VAR ruled out Callum Wilson's late equaliser to secure Arsenal a dramatic 1-0 victory over West Ham United on Sunday.

VAR used in CAF Champions League at Loftus Versfeld

Stade Malien unhappy with VAR in Mamelodi Sundowns defeat

Stade Malien coach Mauril Njoya criticised the use of VAR following his side’s CAF Champions League quarterfinal first leg defeat to Mamelodi Sundowns at Loftus Versfeld on Friday night.

RB Leipzig Chief Business Officer Johann Plenge

Johann Plenge backs VAR expansion in top leagues

RB Leipzig Chief Business Officer Johann Plenge says he supports the global implementation of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR), describing it as an important tool for balance and accuracy in match officiating.

Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie

Government releases funds to SAFA as VAR implementation moves closer

The long wait for the implementation of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) in South African football appears to be nearing an end after the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, confirmed that money has been paid to the South African Football Association (SAFA) to begin preparations for the system’s introduction next season.

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