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How Much Does ONE Bad VAR Decision Really Cost?!

October 14, 2026 · 16 min

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When one refereeing decision can be worth millions, what price is football really paying for VAR?


Colin and Natalie examine the business behind football’s most divisive technology, from the millions riding on a single league position to the companies cashing in on the systems designed to get decisions right. But with three-quarters of surveyed fans opposing VAR, the bigger question is whether football is fixing mistakes at the cost of the matchday experience.


Because in a sport chasing perfection, getting the decision right might not be the only thing that matters.


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