Scott Parker insists ‘football is better without VAR’ after Burnley’s controversial loss to Brentford

Burnley had two contentious VAR decisions go against them during Saturday’s 4-3 defeat by Brentford

2 Mar, 18:06 — 2 Mar, 18:06

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Why this matters

The use of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) in football has been a subject of ongoing debate, with frequent controversies arising from its application. Scott Parker's strong statement reflects a growing sentiment among some managers and fans who feel VAR disrupts the game's flow and fairness, particularly after crucial decisions impacted the outcome of a match.

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Scott ParkerBurnley manager Burnleyfootball club Brentfordfootball club VARfootball officiating technology

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First report: The Independent · 2 Mar, 18:06|Full coverage: All 2 sources within 0m|Window: 0m

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