# VAR's mission creep a problem for football

> "The introduction of newer technologies, such as AI-assisted Semi-Automated Offside Technology (SAOT), has made it an increasingly central part of decision making."

- Published: 2026-09-18T07:30:28.667Z
- Updated: 2026-09-18T07:30:28.667Z
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- Topics: Economy, business and finance, Science and technology
- Involves: AI-assisted Semi-Automated Offside Technology (SAOT), Football Video Support (FVS), Jochen Drees, Susmit Gulavani, VAR, decision making

## How it developed

- 2026-09-18T07:30:28.667Z - DW Top Stories: [VAR's mission creep a problem for football](https://www.dw.com/en/vars-mission-creep-a-problem-for-football/a-79272642?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf)

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