VAR (Video Assistant Referee)
OfficialsA match official who reviews decisions made by the head referee with the use of video footage and headset communication.
Related Terms in Officials
Assistant Referee (AR)
Officials positioned on the touchlines who assist the main referee, primarily by signaling offside and out-of-bounds balls. Formerly called linesmen.
Play on
A phrase used by referees to indicate that no foul has occurred or advantage is being played.
Referee
The official responsible for enforcing the laws of the game.
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