Football video support

Football video support (FVS) is a system in football designed to help referees correct decisions by reviewing specific incidents upon a coach's request, rather than continuous monitoring by a video assistant referee (VAR).

The video support procedure involves several steps: After video support was tested in the Spanish Futsal League, it made its debut in a FIFA tournament at the 2021 Futsal World Cup.

[2] A notable instance of its use was during the final match between Portugal and Argentina, where the Argentine player Cristian Borruto was sent off following a successful challenge by the Portuguese team.

[3] In October 2024, FIGC President Gabriele Gravina informed IFAB that they wanted to test video support in Italy's Serie C.[4] Knut Kircher, the sporting director of DFB Schiri GmbH, also expressed that they were open to introducing it in the German leagues.

[5] While both video support and VAR aim to correct clear and obvious errors, their implementation and operational procedures differ significantly:

The VS symbol used at the and 2021 FIFA World Cups , appearing on-screen during the review process.