
Newcastle fiasco does not justify VAR – that’s like asking an arsonist to put out the fire he started
EN 16 February 2026 at 13:40
The article presents a strong opinion arguing that the controversial refereeing incidents or 'fiasco' during a Newcastle match should not be used as justification for keeping VAR (Video Assistant Referee). The author draws an analogy comparing relying on VAR in this context to asking an arsonist to extinguish their own fire, implying the system itself is the problem being used to solve issues it created.
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