# VAR and the Role of Managers in ‘Gifting’ Goals
The introduction of Video Assistant Referees (VAR) in football has been a controversial topic since its inception. While the technology has been praised for its ability to correct refereeing errors, it has also been criticized for its potential to disrupt the flow of the game. Recently, Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou weighed in on the debate, arguing that managers should not be the arbiters of decisions to “gift” goals when VAR is involved.
## VAR: A Controversial Introduction to Football
Since its introduction to football in 2018, VAR has been a source of controversy. The technology has been praised for its ability to correct refereeing errors, such as offside calls and penalty decisions. However, it has also been criticized for its potential to disrupt the flow of the game.
Critics argue that VAR can be used to overturn decisions that are subjective in nature, such as whether a foul was committed or not. Additionally, some have argued that VAR can be used to manipulate the outcome of games, as teams can use it to their advantage by appealing decisions that they feel were incorrect.
## Tottenham Boss Weighs In on VAR Debate
Recently, Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou weighed in on the debate surrounding VAR. Postecoglou was asked if he would have allowed Liverpool to score unchallenged if he had been aware at the time of the video assistant referee’s error surrounding Luis Diaz’s disallowed goal in last weekend’s game.
Postecoglou argued that managers should not be the arbiters of decisions to “gift” goals when VAR is involved. He argued that such decisions should be left up to the referees, who are better equipped to make such calls. He also argued that such decisions should not be based on emotion, but rather on the facts of the situation.
## The Debate Continues
The debate surrounding VAR is likely to continue for some time. While the technology has been praised for its ability to correct refereeing errors, it has also been criticized for its potential to disrupt the flow of the game.
Ultimately, it is up to football governing bodies to decide how best to use VAR in order to ensure that games are fair and that referees are able to make accurate decisions. Until then, the debate surrounding VAR will continue.