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Premier League Unveils New Social Media Account To Improve VAR Transparency
By Benjamin Abioye
The Premier League has introduced a new social media account, @PLMatchCentre, in response to widespread dissatisfaction with the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system.
This new initiative is designed to provide near real-time updates and explanations of officiating decisions during matches, aiming to improve transparency and understanding among fans around the world.
Despite various criticisms and demands to eliminate VAR, teams decided in June to continue using the technology-aided officiating system. Wolverhampton Wanderers even launched a petition to remove it, highlighting the divisive nature of VAR among clubs and supporters.
“In the absence of live VAR audio being broadcast, as it is not permitted in football, the Premier League Match Centre will be able to relay on social media near-live information from the VAR Hub during a game,” the league stated on Tuesday.
The @PLMatchCentre account will not only share refereeing decisions but will also offer insights directly from the VAR hub and refereeing experts. This effort is aimed at bringing more transparency to the decision-making process. Experts from the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL), the league’s officiating body, will explain the rules and provide additional context on VAR decisions when necessary.
Through these updates, the Premier League hopes to ease the frustration that fans feel due to unclear or controversial VAR calls. The league’s statement emphasized that the goal of this initiative is “to enhance transparency and understanding of the VAR process among fans and stakeholders.”
This development is expected to be well-received by football fans worldwide, offering them a clearer understanding of how and why certain decisions are made during matches.
For more detailed updates and explanations about officiating and operational decisions for each match, follow @PLMatchCentre on social media.
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