Former Italian international goalkeeper Pagliuca recently voiced strong criticism of the current implementation of VAR in an interview with Corriere dello Sport, arguing that the technology has instead led to greater confusion and controversy.
Pagliuca had firsthand experience of the 'Calciopoli' scandal and was well aware that systemic issues existed during that period. However, following the match between Fiorentina and Bologna, he did not believe there was any conspiracy behind the referee's decisions. He pointed out that referee's penalty decisions during the game were clearly unfair: "Fiorentina were awarded two penalties, while Bologna were denied one they deserved. I oppose all these penalties awarded for the slightest contact and wonder what football has become. VAR was intended to assist referees and make decisions fairer, but the result has been the opposite โ more controversy than before."
He further stated that the scope of VAR usage should be restricted, lest it only cause greater confusion: "If VAR is to be used in this manner, it would be better to abolish it altogether or reserve it for truly significant situations. It's tiresome seeing so many players dive at the slightest contact to win penalties. If Bernardeschi's handball was a penalty, why wasn't Dodo's? In my understanding of football, neither should have been penalties, but if the rules are that way, they should be applied consistently."
Regarding conspiracy theories suggesting bias against Bologna, Pagliuca dismissed them: "I don't believe there's any premeditated scheme behind this. There are simply too many errors, and VAR has only amplified them. There's no conspiracy, I can assure you. Twenty years ago, I lived through 'Calciopoli' โ that was genuine manipulation. The current situation is entirely different. I can only smile wryly, but back then it was a completely different matter."
gudiest01
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don't be a fool he was offside
atyvraj
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Yeah.. Like the penalty and goal cancelled last time ๐๐๐
Working as per the expectation once in a blue moon seems to be a norm now I guess then. May I ask you what was the same VAR doing when Carvahal pushed Araujo and when Cubarsi was fouled leading to the second goal from Bellingham?
Joyckmpuyz
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it all about the betting companies
Boaadiosz
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RM cheating in almost every match even with the introduction of VAR...Only God can save football if VAR is removed...The number of times VAR saved the teams from offside goals of Mabappe and dolphin dives of Vini inside the penalty boxes in just one season itself is a word record ... If there's something to be done to really save the football then it is to have an independent governing body to review the decisions but not by agencies like RFEF filled with former Real Madrid players, fan boys and their employees
Yeah.. Like the penalty and goal cancelled last time ๐๐๐
sesekmpz
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The rightful Meaning of Var is V-----'Video A----Assisting R----Real Madrid
atyvraj
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Don't remove VAR that's the only antidote for FC Barcelona and its illiterate fans joy[Crylaugh]
Your shallow comments here and everywhere else will speak volumes on who's illiterate...No body can save football from the corrupt Mafia of Real Madrid without VAR...The offside goals of Mabappe and fake dolphin dives of Vinicius in the last Classicos itself is the evidence on how VAR should operate
atyvraj
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RM cheating in almost every match even with the introduction of VAR...Only God can save football if VAR is removed...The number of times VAR saved the teams from offside goals of Mabappe and dolphin dives of Vini inside the penalty boxes in just one season itself is a word record ... If there's something to be done to really save the football then it is to have an independent governing body to review the decisions but not by agencies like RFEF filled with former Real Madrid players, fan boys and their employees
DrHalaMsdrid
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Cancel the NONSENSE!!! letโs go back to proper refereesโฆ just take out the corrupt ones that take bribes from Barcelona
vumaeinpy
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ref Madrid owners of var
Nemceknsu
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yeaailrtyz
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Referees are fans of certain teams, mostly teams like Real Madrid. VAR should not be subjective. The rules are prostituted by referees who apply their corrupt minds to affect outcomes. If rules are applied as they stand, there wont he controversies. If a defender uses both his hands to push away an opponent, its a foul. When referees and the pundits start to use their brains and say there was not enough force used as if they have remote meters to guage the amount of force used on each incidents influencing VAR decisions , that's when the dishonesty starts. A defender holds a player with both his hands to stop him but is only penalized when the referee wants to. Why mot simplify football and punish all deliberate man handling?
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I thought you smart, not until you say what a typical Barcelona fan would say. Which team is the spotlight of paying refs? Which team is under investigation? Which team is in court for bribery? so before you measure Real Madrid in your mouth, kindly answer the above question.
Siycdluyz
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Referees are fans of certain teams, mostly teams like Real Madrid. VAR should not be subjective. The rules are prostituted by referees who apply their corrupt minds to affect outcomes. If rules are applied as they stand, there wont he controversies. If a defender uses both his hands to push away an opponent, its a foul. When referees and the pundits start to use their brains and say there was not enough force used as if they have remote meters to guage the amount of force used on each incidents influencing VAR decisions , that's when the dishonesty starts. A defender holds a player with both his hands to stop him but is only penalized when the referee wants to. Why mot simplify football and punish all deliberate man handling?
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okay
kmuguna
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VAR interferes with game flow making football boating. Have you ever tried withdrawal as a method of family planning ๐ข
jualptuyz
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VAR plus referrers back Barcelona to win favor
Juudeinz
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Youโre making silent points.
Nenadiopty
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Referees are fans of certain teams, mostly teams like Real Madrid. VAR should not be subjective. The rules are prostituted by referees who apply their corrupt minds to affect outcomes. If rules are applied as they stand, there wont he controversies. If a defender uses both his hands to push away an opponent, its a foul. When referees and the pundits start to use their brains and say there was not enough force used as if they have remote meters to guage the amount of force used on each incidents influencing VAR decisions , that's when the dishonesty starts. A defender holds a player with both his hands to stop him but is only penalized when the referee wants to. Why mot simplify football and punish all deliberate man handling?
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Barcelona problem is not var but corrupt team in la Liga
Lovebug2
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Referees are fans of certain teams, mostly teams like Real Madrid. VAR should not be subjective. The rules are prostituted by referees who apply their corrupt minds to affect outcomes. If rules are applied as they stand, there wont he controversies. If a defender uses both his hands to push away an opponent, its a foul. When referees and the pundits start to use their brains and say there was not enough force used as if they have remote meters to guage the amount of force used on each incidents influencing VAR decisions , that's when the dishonesty starts. A defender holds a player with both his hands to stop him but is only penalized when the referee wants to. Why mot simplify football and punish all deliberate man handling?
ifadac
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Of course, VAR apparently has outlived it's usefulness ..... Why didn't VAR call Anthony Taylor to order when he denied Ahmad Diallo a penalty against Brighton โ๏ธ.... It was a clear penalty ..... no doubt about that ..... ๐๐๐
kodcdemyz
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VAR is Fake no Offside Mbappe Lok
yoyadekoz
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I totally 100% agree with the coach and also "dirty money controls VAR". There has been too many overturned decisions by VAR that has caused too much controversy. VAR is to assist not determine outcomes. I've always had issue with VAR since the day it was implemented. Although the intentions are supposed to be good for the game, there needs to be improvements. The way it operates now bordore lines corruption.
vuaabdipu
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Dirty money controls VAR It's been clear since day one
iam_everywhere2
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VAR was created for Real Madrid
NINOBLAQ_Sky
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VAR is great, there might be some few errors but I get frustrated when watching football without var these days, no way to review clear handball
BiIIyDedon
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Don't remove VAR that's the only antidote for FC Barcelona and its illiterate fans joy[Crylaugh]