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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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Jacob Leeks

Former Premier League referee speaks out on VAR controversies in Qatar World Cup

Former Premier League referee Mark Halsey has called for a change to the way VAR is used after a series of controversial incidents at this year's World Cup.

Those controversies started in the very first game when Ecuador had a goal ruled out for offside by VAR, though it took until much later in the game to see that decision was correct. England were then denied a penalty despite Harry Maguire being wrestled to the ground by an Iran defender.

To add insult to injury, Iran themselves were awarded a late spot-kick in that game by the VAR after John Stones pulled an attacker's shirt. And Halsey believes that those in the stadiums or watching on TV must now be able to hear the conversations had between VAR and the referees.

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