Bundesliga fans push to abolish VAR across German football

A coalition of fan groups, led by Bayern Munich's Südkurve, has initiated a campaign advocating for the permanent elimination of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) in both the Bundesliga and the DFB-Pokal. The campaign is accompanied by a petition for fans to express their support. This movement follows increasing dissatisfaction with VAR at various club management levels, including remarks from FC Augsburg managing director Michael Ströll regarding its implementation. The fans assert that recent matches without VAR showcase a more authentic and emotional form of football. An email detailing the initiative has been circulated among supporters ahead of the new DFB-Pokal campaign.

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