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Thursday briefing: Norway FA in favour of keeping VAR despite strong opposition from clubs and fans

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Despite a majority of Norwegian clubs and the collective fan organisation desiring to abolish Video Assistant Referee (VAR), the Norwegian Football Federation (NFF), has decided to continue with the technology in Norwegian football.

The NFF held a meeting on Wednesday to discuss the future of VAR in Norwegian football, where they announced their decision to retain the controversial technology. This stance goes against the wishes of most Norwegian clubs and the national fan organisation

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