On Tuesday, the President of FIFA Gianni Infantino announced a new Video Referee Assistant (VAR) rule that will be active for the first time in the FIFA Club World Cup.
The new rule will require the VAR referee to justify their decisions.
Infantino said on Instagram: "This is a very important message for all football fans who want to see even more clarity on refereeing decisions. Watch carefully the FIFA Club World Cup, which kicks off on 1 February in Morocco, as you will see an important change in how referees communicate VAR related decisions."
He added: "For the first time, the referee will speak directly to fans in the stadium and TV audiences at home through their microphone, explaining why a decision has been made. This is part of a FIFA trial as we always want to improve VAR clarity and enhance education. We hope you will like it!"
FIFA Club World Cup will kick off tonight with a match between Auckland City and Al Ahly in Ibn Batouta Stadium.
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