The Digital Referee: VAR and Goal-Line Technology in the Fairness Debate
The implementation of technology in football officiating was inevitable, born out of the frustration caused by high-profile human errors that dramatically influenced match outcomes. Today, two systems dominate the landscape: Goal-Line Technology (GLT) and the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system. While both are designed to enhance fairness and reduce refereeing mistakes, their operational methodologies, impact…
