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Controversies surrounding VAR
While the introduction of technology like VAR should be welcome, the concern lies on the way it is being implemented. The main bone of contention is the consistency of the decision making. We should not have scenarios when one referee gives a penalty using VAR, whereas another referee does not give a penalty in another match for an exactly similar incident. This has been evident in various matches which could have ended in a different impact.
Some examples of VAR inconsistencies are highlighted below:
- England Vs Tunisia: Harry Kane should have got at least one penalty despite being pulled down during the corner kicks?
- Brazil Vs Costa Rica: Marcelo should have been given a red card for an off-the-ball swipe?
- Sweden Vs Germany: Penalty for Sweden denied in the first half?
- Croatia Vs Argentina: Ante Rebic should have been awarded a red card for stamping on the shins of Eduardo Salvio?
- Portugal Vs Iran: Ronaldo should have been shown red card for his offence?
