More than 40% of fans set to attend fewer games due to VAR

More than 40% of fans set to attend fewer games due to VAR

by Joseph Anthony
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A study conducted by the Football Supporters Association (FSA) in England showed more than 40% of fans are likely to attend fewer games due to concerns about the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system.



The survey, taken by 33,243 supporters, showed more than 94% of the respondents felt VAR had made watching football โ€œless enjoyableโ€ citing issues such as the length of time taken to confirm decisions.
Fans also said VAR had ruined the spontaneity of goal celebrations.
Only 26% supported the use of VAR, though 97% voted in favour of goal-line technology, which provides near-instant results.
The FSA said the results of the survey will be shared with the Premier League.
โ€œWe hope that the Premier League and refereesโ€™ body will hear the fansโ€™ voice and take urgent steps to improve a system that isnโ€™t delivering clear and understandable decisions in stadiums,โ€ said FSA vice-chair Tom Greatrex.

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