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International Football Association Board approves use of controversial Video Assistant Referee at World Cup in Russia

Messi's  disallowed goal against Valencia
 

 International Football Association Board (IFAB)  has approved the use of the controversial Video Assistant Referee (VAR) to help referees make decisions.

"The International Football Association Board unanimously approved the use of video assistant referees at its 132nd Annual general meeting," IFAB said in a statement.

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