Following a request from Wolverhampton, the Premier League will open the discussion of a possible abolition of VAR with clubs competing in the competition
After an appeal from the WolverhaptonThe Premier League considers abolishing the video referee system next season. Through an official note, the English league stated that a vote will be held, with the presence of shareholders from all clubs in the competition, to decide whether to maintain VAR.
Despite the vote, which will take place at a meeting of shareholders of English clubs on June 6, the Premier League has a completely contrary position to this proposal. According to ‘Sky Sports’, the organization was not counting on the departure of VAR in the main European football league, but the discussion will be open to the clubs’ decision.
🚨 BREAKING: The Premier League has released a statement, after it was announced that Premier League clubs will be asked to vote on a possible abolition of VAR pic.twitter.com/mQHmoxicti
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In the Premier League’s view, game decisions, with the help of the video referee, saw an increase in correct decisions. Furthermore, the league’s position is to maintain technology and continue improving the system to increasingly minimize errors. However, even so, he considers Wolves’ request to be legitimate and the discussion will be put on the table in June.
Source: sportbuzz
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