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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Steve Douglas

The country that could be about to scrap VAR

Match Referee, Andrew Madley is pictured consulting the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) - (Getty Images)

Norwegian football stands poised to make a significant decision this weekend: whether to abandon Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology in its top league, the Eliteserien.

The vote comes after two years of turbulent implementation, sparking debate about the technology's impact on the game. The outcome will be closely watched internationally, given VAR's widespread influence since its official introduction to football in 2018.

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