VAR makes 'mistaken identity' history as strange booking confuses fans
During a World Cup match, the video assistant referee (VAR) made history by correcting a case of mistaken identity. The referee rescinded a yellow card for Tim Ream and instead booked Miguel Almiron for diving.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the evolving role of technology in sports officiating and the implementation of new FIFA rules regarding VAR intervention.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, At 38 years and 250 days old, Tim Ream, centre, is the oldest player to appear for the USA in the World Cup
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