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NFL-style challenges could resolve VAR issues in soccer

Following the Manchester derby controversy, soccer could adopt NFL-inspired on-field challenges to improve VAR and avoid future disputes.

·Sep 16, 2026·via ESPN
NFL-style challenges could resolve VAR issues in soccer

Is it time to give the VAR the red card, or does soccer actually need the red flag? The Manchester derby controversy could have been avoided with an on-field challenge.

_Originally reported by [ESPN](https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49956007/soccer-learn-nfl-fix-mess-var-created)._

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