The use of Video Assistant Referees (VARs) is only permitted in the event that the competition/competition organizer meets all requirements of the VAR protocol. (as described in the VAR manual) and has received written approval of IFAB and FIFA. The referee is only assisted by a VAR in the case of an “obvious mistake” or a “seriously missed incident” in relation to: The support of the VAR ensures repetition of the incident. The Referee makes the final decision which may only be based on Except for a “seriously missed incident”, the referee shall (and if the case is also the other on-field officials) always make a decision (including the decision not to punish a possible violation); this decision is not modified unless it is an “obvious mistake”. Reviews after the game was resumed With the VAR it is even more important to have the best communication between a referee and his assistants. Check out a professional soccer referee radio headset to make sure you can always clearly communicate and make the right decisions. |