German Football Open to Simplified Video Review System

Referee Chief Knut Kircher supports a new model where video checks occur only after coach protests, aiming to reduce controversy.

FIFA's proposed 'Video-Support' system limits video reviews to instances initiated by coach protests, removing the need for a dedicated video assistant.
The system aims to streamline the review process, requiring fewer cameras and focusing on clear-cut cases rather than minor details.
Fan groups and referees express dissatisfaction with the current VAR system, citing delays and diminished referee authority as major concerns.
Trials of the Video-Support system have been conducted at the U20 Women's World Cup, with further testing planned in Italy's lower leagues.
Referee Chief Kircher emphasizes openness to new systems that benefit football, acknowledging recent overuse of VAR in Bundesliga matches.