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VAR Controversy: Former Players Urged for Fairness

4/4/2025

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The push for former professional players to join VAR panels intensifies following contentious calls, like James Tarkowski's tackle and Pape Sarr's disallowed goal. Tottenham's manager, Ange Postecoglu, voiced his disappointment, arguing that VAR steals the thrill of goal celebrations and threatens the very spirit of football.

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The push for former professional players to join VAR panels intensifies following contentious calls, like James Tarkowski's tackle and Pape Sarr's disallowed goal. Tottenham's manager, Ange Postecoglu, voiced his disappointment, arguing that VAR steals the thrill of goal celebrations and threatens the very spirit of football.