Recently, there has been criticism of Forest’s public outcry by pundits and ex-players, but criticism does not change the fact that Attwell’s calls are still under scrutiny. Attwell and fellow Premier League ref David Coote have been selected to run VAR during this year’s Euros in Germany. Additionally, assistant referees Gary Beswick, Stuart Burt, Dan Cook, and Adam Nunn have also been chosen for the tournament. Attwell’s decision-making was questioned after three penalty calls involving Ashley Young were not awarded during a match.
There is a need for action, as seen in the statement declaring “PGMOL must amend its rule on allegiances” beyond its current scope. VAR officials earn £850-per-game fee in the Premier League, in addition to their retainers, which is more than three times the amount paid by other football organizations. The use of VAR in elite football continues to spark controversy, particularly in the Premier League. Despite this, UEFA aims for this summer’s showcase to be free of such scrutiny, assembling Europe’s finest for the event.
