Six years ago, FIFA introduced the VAR system - video assistant referee - into football. It was meant to help make quicker, more accurate decisions about on-field incidents like off-side and handballs. But after a series of errors, is it ruining the beautiful game? And could it end up costing clubs millions? Find out on today's Stories of our times podcast.

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Is VAR Ruining Football?

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Is VAR Ruining Football?

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