Soccer: It's time for a change!

Maybe it’s finally time to let referees watch video replays,
or at least give them a direct line to someone who can. 🤷

Otherwise, we’re stuck dealing with disasters like that absolute joke of a game yesterday between France and Ireland,
where Henry clearly handled the ball—everyone saw it except the ref,
who basically wasn't even officiating.
God, it just feels so damn unfair... 😢

So what's the move?

Do we just accept that referee mistakes are "part of the game"🙄,
or do we actually want things to be fair, let them check the footage, and end the endless arguments?...

Come on, FIFA, it’s time to change...

I don't expect FIFA to change a thing, but UEFA might actually step up if Veko talks to his contact (the moderator)

Yo, give me some ideas for changes within the next ten minutes while I've got this guy on Messenger, so I can just copy and paste them. Make it English ☕ And hey, since we're all on the same team, I'm sure he'll have our backs, right?

Referees should be reviewing footage on those close calls, kind of like how they do in the NFL! 🤷

Kick Canada out of the World Cup... and Greece too...

Ban Anas Sharbini from playing soccer... forever!

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restlessbear9 said:Referees should be reviewing footage on those close calls, kind of like how they do in the NFL! 🤷

Kick Canada out of the World Cup... and Greece too...

Ban Anas Sharbini from playing soccer... forever!

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He actually said that in English 😉

Timothy Wilson60 said:He actually said that in English 😉

🤣

🤣 Changes, they say...

What kind of changes are we even talking about when mistakes just seem to conveniently happen against the little guys while favoring the giants every single time?
Are you really suggesting we just leave the outcome up to chance, like it’s some kind of game? 😕

It’s exhausting when I remember there are people opposing any kind of progress just because they claim it "destroys the spirit of the game and its unpredictability."☕

Referees should be minimized to the absolute bare essentials. They ought to function merely as tools within the game, rather than individuals dictating the entire flow of the match. Perhaps we could simply station VAR officials around the pitch, use cameras, put sensors in the ball, and introduce all those other technical gimmicks.

Chloe Palmer2 said:It’s exhausting when I remember there are people opposing any kind of progress just because they claim it "destroys the spirit of the game and its unpredictability."☕

Referees should be minimized to the absolute bare essentials. They ought to function merely as tools within the game, rather than individuals dictating the entire flow of the match. Perhaps we could simply station VAR officials around the pitch, use cameras, put sensors in the ball, and introduce all those other technical gimmicks.

nah, not really

Just because you posted something decent doesn't mean I'm going to side with Anderlon and ban you. ☕

Timothy Wilson60 said:He actually said that in English 😉

Yeah, then, maybe they’d actually pay attention. 🙂

Just being safe here...

Canada out
Greece out
ananas Raus Quote out

crimsonorca10 said:🤣 Changes, they say...

What kind of changes are we even talking about when mistakes just seem to conveniently happen against the little guys while favoring the giants every single time?
Are you really suggesting we just leave the outcome up to chance, like it’s some kind of game? 😕

🙏

Just imagine if things were actually... fair!!! 😲

Chloe Palmer2 said:It’s exhausting when I remember there are people opposing any kind of progress just because they claim it "destroys the spirit of the game and its unpredictability."☕

Referees should be minimized to the absolute bare essentials. They ought to function merely as tools within the game, rather than individuals dictating the entire flow of the match. Perhaps we could simply station VAR officials around the pitch, use cameras, put sensors in the ball, and introduce all those other technical gimmicks.

signature...

What’s actually "magical" about seeing someone get robbed?
Or watching divers build their entire careers by throwing fake epileptic fits in the penalty box?

The pace won't slow down, and players won't stop screaming at officials.

So what are we even waiting for...🤷

I’m really not a fan of cyber football. ☕