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Ligue 3: New video support system for referees used for first time in France

From Le Figaro · () French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • French football's third division, Ligue 3, has introduced a new video support system for referees.
  • The "Football Video Support" allows coaches to challenge contentious decisions, similar to VAR.
  • The system was used for the first time during the opening matches of the new league season.

France's newly formed third-tier football league, Ligue 3, has debuted a novel video support system for its referees, marking a significant technological advancement in French football officiating. Dubbed "Football Video Support," the system empowers coaches to request video reviews of contentious incidents on the field.

This innovation was first deployed during the inaugural matches of the league, with coaches utilizing their allotted "challenges" to seek video evidence. In one instance, the coach of Thionville successfully challenged a potential red card situation in the opening minutes of a match against Aubagne, leading to a direct red card for an opposing player.

The system, which grants each coach two challenges per game, aims to enhance the accuracy of officiating. It has also been employed in other matches for offside calls and second yellow card incidents, signaling a new era of technology-assisted refereeing in the lower echelons of French professional football.

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Originally published by Le Figaro in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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