VAR technology remains in the English Premier League

(Patria) - At the end of the season, representatives of English Premier League clubs met to discuss the abolition of VAR technology.

This was not out of the blue, but based on an official request submitted by Wolverhampton.

/qpost/350687

English to vote on possible abolition of VAR in June

(Patria) - English clubs will vote in June on the possible abolition of VAR technology from next season, reports the BBC. The 20 clubs will decide on this proposal, submitted to the Premier League by Wolverhampton, at the annual general meeting on June 6. The club from that

The club called on all others in mid-May to vote, which has now been done, and the Wanderers were alone in their hopes that the Premier League would be without VAR in the future.

The voting result was 19:1. All clubs voted against the abolition of video technology, while also reaching some agreements for the future, which the Premier League reported on its official website.

Clubs today voted in favour of continuing to operate VAR in the Premier League. While VAR produces more accurate decision making, it was agreed that improvements should be made for the benefit of the game and supporters.

There are six areas of focus: https://t.co/Kmb27g2bNH pic.twitter.com/CzSvnvcizW

— Premier League (@premierleague) June 6, 2024

The English will try to use VAR with as few interruptions as possible, reduce delays, i.e., delays in decisions by introducing semi-automated offside technology.

Also, they want to improve the fan experience, so referees will announce changes in decisions from the field, and replays of reviewed situations will be shown on the big screen whenever possible.