All India Football Federation (AIFF) stays years away from bringing the VAR technology to its home competitions. Indian Super League and second-tier I-League are but to obtain the game-changing technology regardless of followers and the soccer group persevering with to boost their voice in opposition to the authorities.
The VAR has been a part of all main soccer leagues across the globe and it has been a revolutionary step since its introduction in 2016-17. It helps umpires make a good determination relating to objectives, offences and offside calls with so many feelings linked to the sport. However, the VAR set up is a expensive course of and the AIFF is already taking a look at different alternate options, ‘VAR Lite’.
AIFF’s appearing secretary normal M Satyanarayan revealed the federation’s plans to deliver the technology very quickly but added that it’s going to take a number of time to get and implement the gear.
“There will be a big decision on the introduction of VAR very soon and we are doing a study on that,” M Satyanarayan informed PTI in an interview. “Introducing it next season might be difficult for the simple reason that FIFA has to approve the technology, there is a process. More than just getting the equipment, training personnel takes a lot of time. It can be the 2025-2026 season, but you never know. Even if we start now (the process), it will take a minimum of 18 to 20 months (to complete it).”
Kerala Blasters FC head coach Ivan Vukomanovic just lately demanded the necessity for VAR in ISL. He was banned for 10 video games after main the workforce’s walkout in opposition to Bengaluru FC as a result of Sunil Chhetri’s notorious controversial free-kick objective final season. Vukomanovic additionally highlighted the VAR’s function in attracting international expertise to Indian leagues.
“In the off-season, when we are trying to rope in some foreign players, the first thing they say you about the league is… ‘you don’t have VAR, I won’t come’. That’s the case,” Vukomanovic mentioned on Oct 26.
