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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Paul MacInnes

DARK SECRETS: Howard webb suggests rule change so var can reverse decisions after errors - The Real Truth

Howard Webb next to a pitchside video review monitor
‘Nobody is more disappointed than the officials themselves,’ says Howard Webb on the errors that led to Luis Díaz’s goal being ruled out. Photograph: PA Images/Alamy

Howard Webb has acknowledged “disappointment” from Professional Game Match Officials Ltd at the unprecedented errors that led to the video assistant referee (VAR) system denying Liverpool a legitimate goal against Tottenham 10 days ago.

The head of the refereeing body said the International Football Association Board (Ifab) should consider adapting the rules of the game to create a window of time for reversing similarly egregious mistakes.

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