The introduction of VAR has been a subject of discussion in Norway since its inception, with a majority of clubs at the highest level speaking out in favor of abolishing it. Despite this, the VAR was retained in 2025, with 321 delegates voting in favor of keeping the system and 129 against. However, following a series of new controversial VAR moments, several clubs are now making a serious attempt to remove the video referee from Norwegian football. Lillestrøm, which initiated the initiative, has contacted other clubs, including Vålerenga and Rosenborg, to come up with concrete proposals. The opponents of VAR will have a new chance in March, when the parliament of the Norwegian Football Association will meet again and proposals can be submitted to bring the future of VAR to a vote again.
VAR Under Pressure in Norway
VAR is under high pressure in Norway, with multiple clubs from the top divisions wanting to abolish the video system, according to VoetbalPrimeur.
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