US Edition
Soccer Referees Tech Extended to Announce All VAR Decisions in Germany and Widen Use of Bodycams
GERMANY, JUL 30 – The Bundesliga will use referee bodycam footage and live announcements to increase transparency in video assistant referee decisions, with trials starting last January, the league said.
- Trials with body cameras started in some Bundesliga stadiums in January to enhance transparency in video assistant referee decisions.
- The FIFA-supported soccer rules panel IFAB announced on Wednesday that trials involving body cameras are now permitted for domestic competitions around the world that choose to participate.
- Previously, bodycam footage was limited to FIFA events like the recent Club World Cup held in the United States, while fans have long wanted more detailed information on VAR decisions.
- The German league stated referees will announce all video-reviewed decisions in Bundesliga stadiums starting August 22 in the top tier and from October 17 in the second tier.
- These measures aim to provide fans and broadcasters with clearer explanations and more video footage from referees’ bodycams, potentially improving understanding and acceptance of VAR rulings.
16 Articles
16 Articles
Los Angeles Times
Yakima Herald-RepublicFans and television audiences in Germany will receive more information about the video reviews and images of the body cameras that referees will carry in the Bundesliga next season.
Dnevni list Danas
Sportske.netFans and television audiences in Germany will have access to additional information about VAR decisions and footage from body-worn cameras worn by referees from next season, the German Football League (DFL) announced today.
Soccer Referees Tech Extended to Announce All VAR Decisions in Germany and Widen Use of Bodycams
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Fans and television audiences in Germany will get more information on video reviews and footage from body cameras worn by referees in the Bundesliga next season. Sports News | Soccer Referees Tech Extended to Announce All VAR Decisions in Germany and Widen Use of Bodycams.
Winnipeg Free Press
Soccer referees tech extended to announce all VAR decisions in Germany and widen use of bodycams
Breaking News, Sports, Manitoba, Canada
On weekends, the 2nd and 3rd leagues will start the new season, and the Bundesliga will follow at the end of August. In particular, the teams of the two highest game classes will be waiting for some new rules and frameworks, from video proof announcements to semi-automatic side-by-side technology.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 67% of the sources lean Left
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
