VAR Under Review: Football’s Lawmakers Plan Sweeping Changes and Tackle Racism Concerns
Football’s rulemakers are launching a two-year review of VAR to optimize its use and address ongoing concerns about its impact on the game. Alongside this, new rules are being introduced before the World Cup, including expanding VAR’s remit and tackling time-wasting tactics.
A key driver for change is addressing discriminatory behavior, with potential fast-tracked punishments for players obscuring their mouths during matches.