Football fans, are you tired of endless VAR delays? The Premier League has topped the charts as the most VAR-disrupted league in Europe, with fans waiting a whopping 19 hours each season for decisions to be made. To paint a picture, that’s like sitting through nearly 12 entire matches just for video reviews! In comparison, Spain’s La Liga sees 1,086 minutes of waits, while Italy’s Serie A and Germany’s Bundesliga have considerably shorter delay times.
This has left clubs, including Arsenal, West Ham, and Brighton, frequently facing frustrating waits. Arsenal, in fact, has the dubious honour of being the most VAR-affected club in Europe with 78 incidents. Fans are understandably fed up, with over a third feeling VAR has sucked the joy out of watching the beautiful game.
But fear not, Snickers has teamed up with former Burnley manager Sean Dyche to lighten the mood with a tongue-in-cheek ‘VAR Spa.’ This quirky mobile wellness van, complete with Dyche’s no-nonsense charm, offers fans a chance to chill out and destress during excruciating VAR delays. Ideal for those who’ve gotten “hangry,” the spa tour is a fresh approach to easing the tensions of match day.
And what do the fans think? The call is clear: impose strict time limits on VAR checks. Until then, maybe a visit to the VAR Spa might just take the edge off. What are your thoughts on VAR in football? Share below! ⚽️📺😬