Norway’s football clubs are reportedly working to remove video assistant referee (VAR) technology after roughly three years, following fan protests over perceived decisions and consistency.
The reports say the effort comes amid continued debate over whether VAR improves officiating or fuels controversy. One outlet notes that no country is known to have introduced VAR and then voted to scrap it, while Sweden’s Allsvenskan is cited as rejecting VAR in 2024. Other details in the coverage focus on clubs’ internal discussions and the role of supporters in pushing for change, rather than on any final decision by national authorities.
Overall, the outlets describe a developing dispute in Norway that could become a test case for VAR’s future, but they do not indicate that a nationwide removal has been formally approved. The context remains that several leagues are still deciding whether to adopt, retain, or reconsider VAR.
