Has VAR become a lottery at the World Cup?
After a week of strange decisions many supporters have been left scratching their heads with VAR.
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Notable Quotes
""VAR went for a coffee" after his side were not given a penalty against England."
— Carlo Queiroz , Executive
""I think Scotland are a little fortunate to be honest.""
— Darren Cann , Athlete
""Every single player watching this World Cup right now would have seen this incident and said immediately, that's endangering an opponent, that's a high boot, that's a foul.""
— Joe Hart , Athlete
""I'm shocked that it wasn't reviewed and it wasn't disallowed.""
— Ellen White , Athlete
Key People
Carlo Queiroz is the manager of the Ghanaian national football team, the Black Stars.
Darren Cann is a former Premier League assistant referee known for officiating at the 2014 World Cup final.
Ellen White is a former professional footballer and a Euro 2022 winner with England.
Joe Hart is a former England national football team goalkeeper.
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After a week of strange decisions many supporters have been left scratching their heads with VAR.
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