Video technology has long been a part of football, with VAR (Video Assistant Referee) becoming a global standard to minimize referee errors. Now, a new rule could take the concept further: introducing a “challenge” system for coaches, ESPN reports. Similar to systems already in place in basketball, tennis, volleyball, handball, and water polo, football coaches might soon be allowed to challenge referee decisions twice per match. When invoked, the referee would stop play and review the incident on a pitch-side screen, akin to VAR. However, the Challenge Video System (FVS) would differ from VAR by using fewer cameras, limiting its capabilities.”Some FIFA members have already expressed interest in testing this project. It’s crucial to clarify that FVS is not VAR in terms of what it can deliver. Due to a limited number of cameras, FVS won’t provide the same level of detail as VAR. For example, offside decisions won’t be covered” said FIFA Referees Committee chairman Pierluigi Collina.Best FIFA Men’s 11 nominees: Seven African players in the mixThe challenge rule has already been trialed at the U-17 and U-20 Women’s World Cups. Additional testing could be approved in March 2025 when the International Football Association Board (IFAB) meets to discuss further experiments at other tournaments. Penalizing Goalkeeper Time-Wasting. Another proposed rule aims to address deliberate time-wasting by goalkeepers. If a goalkeeper holds the ball for more than eight seconds while in full control, a corner or throw-in could be awarded to the opposing team. These potential rule changes highlight ongoing efforts to modernize football and make it fairer while maintaining its flow and excitement.##NAJAVA_MECA_8547569##
