Fifa trialling scheme

[Cannylad]

Don't really know what to make of this.

https://www.themag.co.uk/2025/10/fif...castle-united/

[Jammy89]

Aye - not sure about this either.

I can see the advantages of it but equally, can see it being very abused.

[Zippity]

Ha ha...it'll be hilarious.

Loads of managers are absolutely nuts. Arteta would lose his two appeals within the first 5 minutes.

I'd be happy to see the back of VAR for good.

[Jammy89]

Ha ha...it'll be hilarious.

Loads of managers are absolutely nuts. Arteta would lose his two appeals within the first 5 minutes.

I'd be happy to see the back of VAR for good.

Fair hadn't thought of that

Although I think 5 minutes is generous. Be more like 2.

[OwdBillCook]

I think it works pretty well in cricket. Not perfect, but what is?
The original idea was for it was to allow a review to overturn an obvious error. Naturally, it isn't just used for that - captains use it tactically as well. But it does mean that there aren't constant interruptions, and you don't get a lengthy break every time a wicket falls.

I guess some sort of review system is pretty much a done deal in football. I agree with you, Zip, that VAR is a total pain in the bum that would be better scrapped, to bring back the immediacy. I seriously hate celebrating a goal and then thinking "Oh sh!t, but it may be ruled out in a couple of minutes". I don't see them abandoning it now, though, and I think this idea might be a better bet. Also, could be amusing, as you say!