Conmebol to introduce live VAR audio in the Libertadores from tonight | OneFootball

For the first time, this innovative tool will be implemented starting from the Quarterfinals of the CONMEBOL Libertadores and the CONMEBOL Sudamericana.

The South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) is taking another historic step in its commitment to transparency and the development of South American refereeing.

After being successfully used in the Final of the CONMEBOL Recopa 2024 at the Maracanã stadium, the Referee’s Announcement of VAR Decisions tool (live announcement of VAR decisions) will be implemented for the first time starting from the Quarterfinals of the CONMEBOL Libertadores and the CONMEBOL Sudamericana.

With this innovation, the main referee will explain live, both to the audience in the stadium and to the millions of fans following the broadcasts, the decision made after a VAR review. This measure aims to bring the game closer to the people, strengthen clarity, and convey confidence in every decision.

Approved by IFAB and FIFA, this procedure represents a new milestone for refereeing on the continent and reflects the spirit of modernization that guides CONMEBOL in all its tournaments.

The Quarterfinals of the CONMEBOL Libertadores and the CONMEBOL Sudamericana will be played between September 17 and 26, 2025, providing the perfect stage for this tool to begin being applied continuously in the continent’s most important club tournaments.

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