By Mike Parrott
Referees may be able to explain the VAR decisions directly to the fans soon according to a new proposal from the football lawmakers.
Discussions have been taking place currently in Belfast over future improvements to the controversial VAR system first implemented in the Premier League this Season.
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A key proposal is the idea that the Referee will be ale to explain the decision of using VAR on certain decisions to the fans.
This may involve supporters hearing a final decision, and brief explanation, from a referee, but fans would still be unable to listen to match officials during the decision-making process.
The current laws of the game prevent an open audio channel between referees and non-match officials.
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However, even though the Premier League Referees' Chief Mike Riley said previously that Referees' conversation wouldn't be able to be relayed until at least 2026, the current discussion might override that thought.
It is understood the International Football Association Board, or IFAB, want supporters to have a clearer understanding of decisions in world football.
The game's most powerful administrators are discussing updates on the use of VARs around the world, including the Premier League.
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IFAB will also continue to debate concussion assessment and management of players during matches, after initial talks in October.
