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The use of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology has elicited mixed responses among fans and analysts alike. On one hand, its purpose is to enhance fairness in football by reviewing controversial calls. On the other hand, criticism has been directed at officials who seem to mishandle var technology, leading to poor calls being propagated on the field. A significant example discussed was the comparison drawn between a similar play in a Champions League match where VAR intervention led to a clearer understanding of what transpired.