News Encyclopedia: What is VAR and will it make or break the World Cup?

The VAR operation room in Moscow.

The VAR operation room in Moscow. Source: Getty Images Europe

Bendy offside lines, dubious penalty decisions; questions are being asked about FIFA’s new refereeing system, Video Assistant Referee, as it makes its World Cup debut. Winmas Yu explains how it works in this episode of News Encyclopedia.





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