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VAR has eroded refereeing competence and one final change to the game might be inevitable now

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The Villa v Newcastle game has been used as proof that VAR is needed, but that's like asking the arsonist to put out their own fire. It has made refs worse.
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VAR has eroded refereeing competence and one final change to the game might be inevitable now

The Villa v Newcastle game has been used as proof that VAR is needed, but that's like asking the arsonist to put out their own fire. It has made refs worse.

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Football365 broke the news in United Kingdom on Monday, February 16, 2026.
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