"I can’t see them not having (VAR), I think it would be a little bit insulting if we weren't afforded the same opportunity (as the men)," U.S. coach Jill Ellis said in July. Fifa has recommended the use of video assistant referee (VAR) technology for the 2019 Women's World Cup in France this year. The organising committee of world soccer's governing body met on Monday and backed the use of VAR at the tournament after it was introduced at the men's World Cup last year in Russia. The FIFA panel overseeing Women's World Cup preparations has recommended using VAR to help referees.https://t.co/aOyCPmsR1G pic.twitter.com/T2ddqgYl7K — Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) March 5, 2019The Fifa council will make a final decision on whether the technology will be used at this year's women's event, which runs from June 7-July 7, when it meets in Miami later this month. Soccer: FIFA to Reach Decision on Use of VAR For 2019 Women’s World Cuphttps://t.co/Vy0dW2ceym pic.twitter.com/FojX0Yz5sx — Political Economist (@PoliticalEcono1) March 5, 2019

Source: Dhaka Tribune March 05, 2019 11:26 UTC