"I believe that VAR was actually created to prevent serious errors. If someone is two meters offside, then that must be prevented. But if someone is three centimeters offside, that is not an advantage."
"Now all the referees have to be under this pressure every weekend. And then people say, 'Why didn't he see that himself, the blind man?' - Well, I don't think the referees have gotten worse, but I do think that modern technology has made their job more difficult."
"VAR was brought in to alleviate some of the pressure shouldered by referees, however, it's almost done the exact opposite. Technology like VAR has shifted our expectation from mistakes coming part and parcel with the game, to a zero tolerance for mistakes."
Modern technology simplifies many aspects of life, such as communication and navigation. However, in football, technology like VAR complicates refereeing. Uli Hoeneß argues that VAR was intended to reduce serious errors but has instead increased pressure on referees. He believes that minor offsides should not be penalized as they do not provide a competitive advantage. The introduction of VAR has shifted expectations, leading to a zero-tolerance approach to mistakes, which adds to the challenges faced by referees in making split-second decisions under pressure.
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