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Originally Posted by The Big Chill
VAR really sucks. Liverpool’s last minute equalizer was ruled out for handball after it hit MacAllister’s armpit area (which I thought wasn’t considered a handball, but really I have no idea what the rule is anymore). But again the bigger concern is that these reviews take way too long and occur so often that we’ve hit the point where I don’t celebrate goals live as they happen anymore.
I really think they need to review and adjust this whole system. VAR now basically acts as an additional ref throughout the game rather then a fall back plan to catch clear and obvious errors. It’s damaging the quality of the entertainment.
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I would say I agree with almost all of this post. To be clear though, I have zero sympathy for the armpit ball because that exact call won you a CL in 2019! It's also how I know the rule changed...as soon as we got screwed with it, they made it so it's not supposed to be called anymore!
But regardless, VAR is honestly ruining the game. I completely agree about the goal celebrations because a goal that looks amazing or has a huge impact has to be examined for 5 minutes. There are just so many issues with it, and the positives in exchange for all this are nearly none.
And yeah, I get that the offsides are a yes/no, but to me the entire thing goes against the intent of the rule in the first place. You have offside so that offensive players aren't gaining a huge advantage by being obviously way offside. You can't convince me that someone with his big toe across the line is gaining anything though; its just completely stupid and a waster of everyones time and sensibility.