<description>&lt;p&gt;Maltese football is just weeks away from a major change with the introduction of the Football Video Support - a form of video assistance that is less resource-intensive than the VAR used in major leagues. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Alan Mario Sant, who chairs the Malta Football Association's Referees Committee, sat down on the SportsDesk podcast to discuss the impact of technology in Maltese football, referees' preparation and the challenges they face throughout a football season.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

The Sports Desk by Times of Malta

Times of Malta

VAR-lite is coming to Maltese football

OCT 7, 202547 MIN
The Sports Desk by Times of Malta

VAR-lite is coming to Maltese football

OCT 7, 202547 MIN

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Maltese football is just weeks away from a major change with the introduction of the Football Video Support - a form of video assistance that is less resource-intensive than the VAR used in major leagues. Alan Mario Sant, who chairs the Malta Football Association's Referees Committee, sat down on the SportsDesk podcast to discuss the impact of technology in Maltese football, referees' preparation and the challenges they face throughout a football season.