The use of video technology at the Confederations Cup has been criticised
following Germany's 1-0 victory over Chile in
Sunday's final.
Chile defender Gonzalo Jara appeared to
elbow Germany's Timo Werner in the face
during the game, but got only a yellow card,
even after the video assistant referee (VAR)
system was used.
There were several contentious moments
involving VAR at the tournament.
Former Arsenal defender Lee Dixon said the
system was a "shambles".
"If you look at sports that use VAR - we're
the laughing stock," he said on ITV.
Referees can decide whether they want help
from VAR, although other officials, including
the video ones, can suggest he uses the
technology. If he does, he has the choice of
trusting the VAR's decision or viewing the
footage himself on a screen at the side of the
pitch.
Referee Milorad Mazic used a pitchside
screen to watch a replay of Jara's challenge
on Werner, and decided it was worthy of a
booking and not a sending off.
Dixon added: "I was joking: 'I bet he gives him
a yellow.' It's not even a red. It's a purple.
It's obvious."
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