The Premier League has indicated it will not expand the use of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology for the upcoming season, following discussions with the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMO). This decision comes despite recent rule changes approved by the International Football Association Board (IFAB) in February, which permit VAR to make decisions on corner awards and second yellow cards. Referees will utilize these expanded powers at the upcoming World Cup, at FIFA’s request. However, IFAB has made these new regulations optional, giving individual leagues and competitions the autonomy to decide on their adoption. While the Premier League clubs will cast their final vote at their annual general meeting next month, the PGMO has recommended against broadening VAR’s current scope.
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The Premier League is reportedly set to decline the expansion of VAR’s authority for the next season. This comes after discussions with the refereeing body, the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMO). A regulation change, ratified by the International Football Association Board (IFAB) in February, will allow the video assistant referee to officiate on the awarding of corners and second yellow cards starting next month. These expanded powers will be implemented by referees at the World Cup following a request from FIFA. However, IFAB has made these new laws discretionary, enabling leagues and competitions to choose whether to implement them. The Premier League’s ultimate decision will be made by its member clubs at their annual general meeting next month, but the PGMO has advised against increasing VAR’s responsibilities.