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Video Assistant Referee technology looks set to be used for the first time at a World Cup, helping on-field officials to call difficult decisions during Russia 2018 this summer.

The Video Assistant Referee (VAR) was a source of great controversy in the 2017 Confederations Cup. It’s also a slow, plodding system with an irritating acronym. Here are 10 things VAR could ...

Video-assistant referee (a fancy term for instant replay) is being used for the first time at the 2018 World Cup. But what if it had been used in the past?

France’s Antoine Griezmann had a goal disallowed after consultation with a video assistant referee, before an offside decision was overturned to help Spain win 2-0 in Paris.

This time, the assistant referee signalled for offside. But Zwayer again was in contact with the VAR. And after about 40 seconds, he determined that the goal should stand.

In September 2016, the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system, was first used in an international friendly between Italy and France for testing with plans for implementation at the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

Video Assistant Referee (VAR) will become a major part of football but make no mistake: it's far from a perfect solution. Skip to main content Skip to navigation < > Menu ESPN.

It’s being talked about around the world, dominating discussion in sold-out stadiums, crowded pubs and millions of households: VAR.