TECH DIVIDE: World Cup puts VAR back on trial as contentious decisions persist
Instead of easing the pressure on referees as was the hope, it appears that the introduction of VAR has placed extra pressure on match officials – especially at major tournaments such as the Fifa World Cup.
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