The ongoing Confederations Cup football tournament is, according to Fifa, making history for the world’s most popular sport. The use of video assistance referees (VARs) is being tested and football’s governing body is describing it as “the future” of the game. The system involves special referees sitting in a designated area watching video replays of goals, red cards and the like. Unlike badminton or tennis, though, football players won’t be able to challenge a call to activate the VAR process. In the meantime, football should be able to remain the world’s most popular sport, and, even better, be popular for the right reason.

Source: The Nation Bangkok June 23, 2017 17:26 UTC