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'VAR is certainly not damaging football' - FIFA president Infantino backs technology amid continuing outcry

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has defended the use of the Video Assistant Referee sysem, saying the technology "is helping football, it's certainly not damaging football."

The game has changed in recent seasons with the widespread introduction of VAR, which has led to a number of controversial moments in stadiums across the world.

After another incident at the weekend saw his side concede a late penalty against Brighton, Liverpool defender James Milner hit out at VAR on social media.

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"It’s 'clear and obvious' we need a serious discussion about VAR," he wrote on Twitter.