Referees in football could be required to explain VAR decisions made should proposed changes by the International Football Association Board (IFAB) be approved.
IFAB, which met on January 18 at Wembley Stadium in London, discussed ways to make the game fairer and more engaging.
One of the main decisions reached was the trial of referees’ live communication of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) related decisions to the public, both in the stadium and via broadcasters, for the next 12 months in international competitions.
The trial will begin at the FIFA Club World Cup in Morocco starting February 1.
“Any changes approved at the AGM will become part of the Laws of the Game as of 1 July 2023,” IFAB said in a statement.
Referees had never previously been forced to explain their decisions in front of the audience and had always avoided the spotlight. Decisions on situations in which VAR intervened will be made clear with the change.
The Laws of the Game 2023–24 were also evaluated by the IFAB, which was presided over by Mark Bullingham, Chief Executive of The FA. This included the ratification of rules regarding “deliberate play” in offside circumstances. FIFA updated its audience on the most recent advancements in VAR technology, including those that would enable its deployment in more competitions.
The Board talked about measures to make match times more equitable for both teams, with a focus on applying the Laws of the Game more consistently.
There was discussion on applications from some leagues allowing temporary substitutes for concussions that were actual or suspected, but no agreement was achieved. The agreement to enhance the protocols for permanent concussion substitutions is still being looked at, as is the subject. The trial using long-term concussion replacements was continuously continued.
The Board also considered about the use of match recordings as proof of misconduct and other measures to strengthen discipline and lessen aggressiveness at the grassroots and amateur levels.
A working group made up of referees, players, coaches, and other important stakeholders will be formed to examine the various measures.
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