Football’s Big Brother

On this week's episode of the Artful Nutmeg podcast, Dan and Tom take a deep dive into the Video Assistant Referee system or VAR. For those who don't know about the process, we have a helpful guide for understanding how it works, how it came to be, and why it's so controversial. 

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Episode Chapters:

:00 - Introduction

3:36 - The History of VAR

6:06 - How VAR Works

16:41 - VAR Today

36:18 - FootballNews & Analysis

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Show Links & References

• Soccer’s Big Brother (Soccer Made Simple)
• IFAB Laws - Law 12.3 Disciplinary Action (IFAB Laws)
• Tata Martino earns a red card for VAR interference (Youtube)
• VAR creates as much confusion as clarity in Confederations Cup final (ESPN)
• ESPN VAR Review, A Weekly Look (ESPN)
• Michael Salisbury Dropped from PL Duties (Eurosport)

Interesting News Stories

• USWMNT Announce WWC Tune-Up Friendly Against Wales (Goal)
• Manchester City Dominates Bayern Munich, Defense is Unlikely Star (CBS Sports)
• Red Bulls' Dante Vanzeir Found to have used Racist Language Against San Jose (ESPN)
  • Bayern Munich Condemn Racist Abuse Towards Dayot Upamecano (The Athletic)
• Golazo Network launches on Paramount+ and Pluto TV (CBS Sports)
  • Golazo Network First Impressions (World Soccer Talk)

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