VAR Defence: Referees’ Boss Responds to Criticism

In recent months, controversies have piled up on his desk at the federation’s headquarters, between criticism from several elite players, including Lille president Olivier Létang, but also the incomprehension linked to the simple yellow card given to Monegasque Lamine Camara for his very violent foul on PSG goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier in November, despite analysis by the video referee.

Aiko Tanaka

Aiko Tanaka is a combat sports journalist and general sports reporter at Archysport. A former competitive judoka who represented Japan at the Asian Games, Aiko brings firsthand athletic experience to her coverage of judo, martial arts, and Olympic sports. Beyond combat sports, Aiko covers breaking sports news, major international events, and the stories that cut across disciplines — from doping scandals to governance issues to the business side of global sport. She is passionate about elevating the profile of underrepresented sports and athletes.

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