18 of the 32 clubs have agreed not to implement video arbitration in the league
It is an unprecedented decision in Europe since the tool existed
From Sweden they say ‘no’ to VAR. In an unprecedented decision since video refereeing was introduced, the Board of Directors of the Swedish Football Association has decided to basically reject its use. due to the high degree of discontent that it generated in the fans.
In total there have been 18 of the 32 professional clubs that have not given the OK. Among them are several of the most important clubs in the country such as Malmö, Göteborg, AIK, Hammarby and Djurgarden. The Swedish Football Supporters Union (SFSU) expressed its joy after the decision.
“Most of the elite clubs have spoken out against VAR. They have said it clearly: ‘No, thank you’. That there is now a majority is something that we hope will be respected by the districts, the confederation and other interest groups,” he said. john peterssonSFSU spokesman.
The debate on the use or not of VAR will resume in NovemberWhen the Board of Directors will meet again. “I’m pretty sure that VAR, with the current system, has little chance of getting into Swedish football,” added Pettersson.