FIFA confirms cause of VAR error during Qatar vs Switzerland

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• FIFA confirmed a "technical outage" prevented VAR graphics from being displayed during the Qatar vs Switzerland match.
• The outage meant onside animation graphics were not shown before Switzerland was awarded a penalty in the 14th minute.
• This led to confusion among supporters in the stadium and those watching on television.
• ITV pundit Gary Neville criticised FIFA, suggesting the lack of transparency undermined trust in the VAR process.
• FIFA clarified that the issue was quickly resolved and did not impact the VAR's decision-making, confirming the player was onside.