Thu Sep 26 15:03:15 UTC 2024: ## Premier League’s Semi-Automated Offside Technology Faces Delay, Could Launch in 2024

**London, UK** – The much-anticipated introduction of semi-automated offside technology in the Premier League may be delayed until next year, according to sources. While clubs approved the technology in April and initially planned for implementation after this autumn’s international breaks, testing is still ongoing.

Originally targeting October for launch, the Premier League has now confirmed the technology will not be ready by that date and possibly not by mid-November either.

League officials have sought to “manage expectations” among clubs, emphasizing that the technology is still under development. Despite the delay, the Premier League remains confident in its potential to significantly reduce the time taken for VAR offside checks, potentially shaving 31 seconds off the average review time.

In other news from the meeting, clubs received a positive update on officiating performance and were reminded of their responsibilities regarding player behavior. There was no objection from clubs regarding the league’s £45 million expenditure on legal costs. This cost is seen as a necessary investment to uphold the league’s rules and is a small fraction of the anticipated £10 billion in television revenue over the next three years.

The delay in the technology’s rollout is a disappointment for fans and officials alike, but the Premier League remains committed to implementing the technology to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of the game.

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