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Video assistant referee causes late-papers concern

Retailers are concerned the new football season could lead to late news-paper deliveries with video assistant referee (VAR) extending matches.

Video assistant referee causes late-papers concern

VAR will be introduced in the Premier League for the first time and could prolong matches by up to 15 minutes, forcing extended cut-off times.

Home news deliverer Andrew White told Better Retailing: “In March, an extension was applied for a match, and the morning papers were late, but 75% didn’t have the final score. Evening games are often on Friday and papers are later on Saturday, so longer matches will compound the issue.”

A major publisher told Better Retailing it did not envisage VAR impacting its distribution during the new football season.

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