VAR was implemented in the Eliteserien – Norway’s 16-team top division – at the start of 2023 and supporters have rallied against it virtually ever since.
Clubs in Norway are run by their members and the widespread dissatisfaction with VAR has resulted in fans mobilising across the country.
Tellingly, the backlash against VAR is especially strong among fans from top-flight clubs where the technology is being used.
Video footage showed fans of Odd Ballklubb celebrating wildly after their club’s anti-VAR stance was confirmed.
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“There are still a couple of clubs that are going to discuss the issue so there might actually be an even stronger majority than we have today.”
This is ahead of a final vote on whether to keep, amend or scrap VAR in March, which will include every club in Norway and be overseen by the country’s National Football Association (NFF).
“In connection with the debate around VAR, my statements have been questioned as to whether the board will follow a majority decision from the clubs,” Haug said.
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Read More“I see that my communication has cast doubt on this, I apologise for that. It is my responsibility as leader that the communication is clear.”
“What happens next is a bit uncertain,” Kjellevold concedes.
Those factors are likely to include the NFF’s relationship with Uefa, Fifa and existing sponsorship agreements which may have been made under the proviso that the Eliteserien would use VAR.
The Norwegian FA has been approached for comment.
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