Soccer-Referees to explain VAR decisions to stadium and TV audiences


Soccer Football - Premier League - Crystal Palace v Manchester United - Selhurst Park, London, Britain - January 18, 2023 General view inside the stadium before the match REUTERS/Tony Obrien

LONDON (Reuters) - Referees will explain VAR decisions to stadium crowds and television audiences in a 12-month trial starting at next month's FIFA Club World Cup in Morocco, soccer's law-making body said on Wednesday.

The International Football Association Board (IFAB) failed to agree, however, on trialling rugby-style temporary concussion substitutes.

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