VAR retained in Norway after grassroots clubs swing vote on technology
Decision a victory for Norwegian Football Federation321 votes in favour of VAR with 129 against
Norway will continue to use VAR in its top flight after a vote among clubs across the country’s football system came out in favour of retaining the technology. An emotive saga that has caused severe ructions iconcluded at the Norwegian Football Federation’s general assembly with 321 votes in favour of VAR and 129 against.
The outcome was effectively decided by grassroots clubs who do not use VAR. Those in the top two divisions had already formally recommended that it be discontinued.
