La Liga Set for VAR Revolution After Real Madrid Controversy
La Liga Set for VAR Revolution After Real Madrid Controversy
Major changes are coming to La Liga next season as the Spanish Referees Committee prepares to implement revolutionary VAR system aimed at increasing transparency and reducing controversy.
Coach Challenges Now Allowed
According to COPE Radio, the new system'll grant each manager 2 VAR challenge opportunities per match. If the challenge leads to overturning wrong decision, the coach'll retain the right to make another appeal. But if the referee's call's upheld, no additional challenges will be granted.
This move comes after turbulent season that saw Real Madrid's official media attack referees weekly prompting the referees union to file lawsuits against the club.
FIFA and IFAB Greenlight
FIFA referee chief Pierluigi Collina confirmed the system's under close monitoring. Approved by IFAB last March , it could soon become standard in top leagues worldwide.
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