It happened in the Club World Cup: the referee explained over the public address system why he sent off the player in the Al-Ahly vs.  Auckland City after VAR review

It happened in the Club World Cup: the referee explained over the public address system why he sent off the player in the Al-Ahly vs. Auckland City after VAR review

For the first time, a referee reported and explained the VAR decision over a loudspeaker in a controversial play and it happened in the Club World Cup in the duel between Al-Ahly and Auckland City, published daily Sports world from Spain.

After FIFA announced that this measure would be carried out in this Club World Cup. The referee had to go to the VAR and after reviewing the images, decided to expel the player after explaining the reason for the decision to all the fans over the public address system.

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The referee, Ma Ning, was the one who reviewed in the VAR an entry by Mitchell, from Auckland, as the last man and decided that it was a direct red, for which he explained through the stadium’s public address system before showing the card to the defender of the New Zealand team.

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino explained the new process that has taken place in world football: “This is a very important message for all football fans who want to see more clarity in refereeing decisions. Look closely at the FIFA Club World Cup and you will see a major change in how referees communicate VAR decisions.”

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“For the first time the referees will speak directly to the fans in the stadium and to the viewers at home through their microphones explaining why a decision has been made. This shows that FIFA wants to improve the clarity of VAR and improve education. Let’s hope you like it!” concluded Infantino.

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Source: Eluniverso

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