VAR's Tunnel Vision: A Symptom of a Larger Problem The Manchester derby debacle, where Erling Haaland's goal was wrongly allowed due to a VAR error, has sparked widespread criticism and calls for accountability.
The issue, however, runs deeper than just the referees' body or the technology itself. Pro Ref chief Howard Webb's admission that VAR officials suffered from "tunnel vision" is telling.
It implies a failure not only of judgment but also of the system designed to mitigate human error.