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FIFA Approves Video Assistant Referees For 2018 World Cup

Last year MLS commissioner Don Garber expressed frustration over FIFA’s resistance to new technology, saying it prevents a greater experience for fans and players alike. It appears FIFA’s outlook may have changed, at least when it comes to using technology to correct officiating mistakes. The organization approved use of Video Assistant Referees (VAR) on its biggest stage — this summer’s World Cup in Russia.

“What we want is to help and to give the referee the possibility to have extra help when he has to make important decisions,” said FIFA President Gianni Infantino in a statement.