Premier League on alert as VAR causes controversy at World Cup 2018

Controversy: Referee Enrique Caceres awarded two penalties using VAR
AP

The Premier League are keeping a close eye on how VAR is being used at the World Cup following the controversy in Monday's group game between Portugal and Iran.

Carlos Queiroz’s Iran side earned a draw against the European champions, thanks to a soft, late penalty awarded after a VAR review, while the technology also saw Portugal awarded a spot-kick — which Ronaldo missed — and the skipper avoid a red card for an elbow following a lengthy stoppage by Paraguayan referee Enrique Caceres.

VAR will be trialled in the Premier League in the 2018-19 season but the widespread criticism of the way the technology is being used at the World Cup has been noted by League bosses ahead of the test.

Trials will continue in the background of Premier League matches next season, while the technology will continue to be used in the FA and League Cups.

Referees, meanwhile, will discuss the teething problem in VAR’s use when they meet before the start of the new season.

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