The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the establishment of a Video Assistant Referee (VAR) Academy for its 54 member associations. The initiative aims to raise the standard of officiating across Africa. Scheduled to launch between September and October 2024, the academy will provide specialized training for Elite Referees involved in both international and … Read more
Following an error during the Arsenal vs Brentford match, Lee Mason has resigned from his position as a VAR official. Madon will no longer officiate in the Premier League. It is understood Mason quit his role by mutual consent. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Video Assistant Referee, VAR Lee Mason is leaving the PGMOL, … Read more
Thomas Tuchel has reacted to Chelsea’s comeback win against West Ham United. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Chelsea manager, Thomas Tuchel, has insisted that the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) made the correct call after a late Maxwell Cornet goal was ruled out in their 2-1 win over West Ham on Saturday. Michail Antonio gave … Read more
Mike Dean has confessed that he made a mistake in Chelsea’s 2-2 draw with Spurs. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Video Assistant Referee, Mike Dean, has admitted he should have recommended referee Anthony Taylor to review Cristian Romero’s hair pull on Marc Cucurella for a possible red card in Tottenham’s 2-2 draw at … Read more