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of the match. The more this game is in progress, "video

technology is used in the beautiful assistant referees" are positioned

game, increases the likelihood of in a room with many television

team selections occurring by the screens, watching replays of

data provided during several incidents shown from different

training sessions and games. Could camera angles for the sole purpose

this be the future of football? of making the correct decision. The

on-field referee wears an earpiece
The introduction of
and microphone that enables
digitalization is the primary cause
him/her to communicate with the
of the evolution of sports. Once

video assistant as the game is in
seen as something for mere leisure
progress. VAR is to be used to
or entertainment, sports have
assist the on-field referee with four
become a global, multitrillion-dollar
types of incidents. These are;
industry. With this evolution, Video
goals, penalties, red cards, and
Assistant Refereeing (VAR) has
mistaken identity. In any of these
been introduced, to help the
instances, the replays are viewed,
individuals officiating the game
and a suggestion will be made to
make accurate decisions. It is a

the on-field referee. The on-field
form of technology that utilizes
referee then makes the final
cameras to replay and review
decision.
incidents in a match in the event of

a clear and obvious error. As the