Football's law-makers have called for better education and communication about VAR in order to prevent it being criticised for the “wrong reasons”.  The IFAB meet once a year to discuss potential alterations to the laws of the game, and played a vital role in VAR’s introduction to the Premier League this season.  The new technology has already provoked several controversies in its first month of use, with Aston Villa being the latest victims of its complex protocols. This weekend, Dean Smith’s side saw Henri Lansbury’s equaliser ruled out against Crystal Palace, as Kevin Friend wrongly penalised Jack Grealish for simulation. VAR did not overturn the decision.  Despite these...
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