FIFA is exploring an alternative to the current VAR system that would allow coaches to challenge refereeing decisions during matches
FIFA are reportedly exploring an alternative to the current VAR system that would allow football coaches to challenge refereeing decisions during matches, a move that could be welcomed by Arsenal and football fans alike.
According to French media outlet L’Equipe, FIFA are working on a new system called Football Video Support (FVS), which would enable coaches to challenge up to two refereeing decisions per game, similar to the challenge system used in basketball. The proposal is said to be “seriously considered” by FIFA, with the governing body hoping to obtain approval from the board to continue testing FVS.
The FVS system was approved by the International Football Association Board (IFAB) earlier this year and has already been trialled in the Under-17 and Under-20 Women’s World Cups. FIFA’s head of referees, Pierluigi Colina, emphasised that while FVS is not intended to replace VAR, it is a distinct system with fewer cameras, meaning it can offer limited video support compared to VAR.
Colina noted that while the trial experiences have not raised any unexpected issues, further analysis will be conducted before determining the system’s future.
A report is expected to be submitted to the board for approval, with several leagues already expressing interest in participating in future trials, though their identities remain undisclosed.
For Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, the introduction of FVS could prove to be a welcome development. This season, his side has been on the receiving end of several controversial VAR decisions, including red cards for Declan Rice and Leandro Trossard for incidents involving the ball being kicked away, as well as William Saliba’s red card against Bournemouth.
Many Arsenal fans have questioned the consistency of these decisions, and the ability to challenge such calls could offer a new avenue for redress.
While some advocate for a broader overhaul of VAR, others believe the ability to challenge decisions could bring greater fairness and transparency to the game.
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