On the latest episode of the International News Desk, former Mamelodi Sundowns goalie Sean Roberts speaks with Soccer Laduma international news correspondent Kurt Buckerfield about the poor use of VAR around the world. The gents unpack the horrid decisions that have been made using technology supposedly meant to aid the refs. Conversations about Kylian Mbappe's future also take place with the Parisian seemingly no longer joining Real Madrid! Only on the #SLPodcast!
Has Mikel Arteta taken it too far with his VAR comments? Catch the debate by clicking on the podcast player below!
The 2019/20 Premier League campaign was the inaugural season of VAR being used. The groundbreaking technology was brought in to assist referees, but since then, matters have got far worse than ever predicted.
It seems as though, in the current game, refs are relying on VAR and not using it as an extra aid. Multiple decisions have been scrutinised, with none more chaotic than a goal award for Newcastle United against Arsenal last weekend, that saw the Gunners drop all three points.
Mikel Arteta publicly criticised the decision and since then, Arsenal have decided to take further action.
Going through the news reel today:
- VAR causes more controversy...
- Ballon d'Or results rigged?
- UEFA Champions League review!
- Real Madrid end talks with Kylian Mbappe?
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