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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Nick Ames European sports correspondent

VAR retained in Norway after grassroots clubs swing vote on technology

A VAR decision is communicated on screen for supporters in Norway
Norway adopted VAR in 2023 and has voted to continue using the technology. Photograph: Carina Johansen/AP

Norway will continue to use VAR in its top flight after a vote among clubs across the country’s football system came out in favour of retaining the technology. An emotive saga that has caused severe ructions concluded at the Norwegian Football Federation’s general assembly with 321 votes in favour of VAR and 129 against.

The outcome was effectively decided by grassroots clubs who do not use VAR. Those in the top two divisions had already formally recommended that it be discontinued.

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