Tag: Semi-Automated Offside Technology

Gabriel Jesus' pass to Leandro Trossard is eventually ruled onside following a VAR check (Image via Arsenal.com)

Premier League set to miss target for semi-automated offside introduction

The Premier League are set to fail to hit their own target of introducing semi-automated offside technology this year, according to a report.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Referee Paul Tierney checks with VAR during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Everton FC at Stamford Bridge on April 15, 2024. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

New date set for semi-automated offsides in Premier League

Semi-automated offside technology is expected to be introduced in the Premier League in October, but there will be some rule changes in action from this weekend.
HAMBURG, GERMANY: Special guest David Silva​ takes to the stage with the Adidas Euro 2024 Fussballliebe, Official Match Ball of UEFA Euro 2024, during the UEFA EURO 2024 Final Tournament Draw at Elbphilharmonie on December 02, 2023. (Photo by Alexander Scheuber/Getty Images)

Euro 2024 will use microchip technology for offside & handball calls

Footballs at the European Championships in 2024 will be fitted with microchips to help with offside and handball decisions, according to a report.
A message regarding a VAR review for disallowed goal is displayed on the LED screen in the stadium during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and West Ham United at Emirates Stadium on March 07, 2020 in London, United Kingdom.

VAR change that would disallow Newcastle goal vs Arsenal coming next season

Confidence is growing that semi-automated offsides will be introduced in the Premier League next season, following various failures of the current system this campaign.
LEEDS, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 16: Referee Chris Kavanagh checks the VAR screen before giving a penalty to Leeds United during the Premier League match between Leeds United and Arsenal FC at Elland Road on October 16, 2022 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Premier League semi-automated offsides held up by body issue

The Premier League are likely to introduce semi-automated offsides eventually, but only after further determination on which body parts will be considered relevant.
Referee Lee Mason awards a yellow card during the Premier League match between Sheffield United and Manchester City at Bramall Lane on January 21, 2020 in Sheffield, United Kingdom.

Arsenal VAR official dropped as clubs push for new technology

Lee Mason has been dropped and a number of Premier League clubs are pushing for semi-automated offside technology, after the howlers at the weekend.