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Video Assistant Referee (VAR) explained

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A view of the video assistant refereeing (VAR) operation room at the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia International Broadcast Centre (IBC) in Moscow on June 9, 2018 [AFP PHOTO / Mladen ANTONOV]

Video Assistant Referee or what is popularly known as VAR is one of the most controversial systems introduced in football.  

VAR is basically a match official in association football who reviews decisions made by the head referee with the use of video footage and a headset for communication.

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