According to "Varzesh 3", the quality of images and the number of cameras used in Pro League matches have been discussed repeatedly in recent weeks. Matches are held in various stadiums with a varying number of cameras, and this very issue can affect the number of angles available to the video refereeing team.

To improve these conditions, the Football Federation has added three new vans to its equipment to cover cities close to each other. Danial Moradi also emphasized that the status of using VAR in the third season of implementing this technology has shown noticeable progress compared to the past two seasons.

Moradi told Varzesh 3 Live regarding continuous protests against refereeing decisions: "In developed countries where football is dynamic, protests against refereeing decisions also exist. For example, if you follow La Liga, you see that protests against officiating sometimes exceed normal limits there as well. In Iranian football, this issue has existed from the past and continues."

Evaluating the conditions of VAR in the Pro League, he said: "This is the third year that the video assistant referee is being implemented in our football, and certainly its conditions are much better compared to last season and the first year of use."

Regarding the number of cameras used in each match, the head of the refereeing department explained: "How many cameras each game is held with depends on the stadium and the organizing team. In one of the stadiums, we managed to hold the match with 16 cameras, but some matches are held with six or eight cameras, which is considered our minimum requirement."

Moradi said about the equipment added to the Pro League: "This year, three VAR vans have been added to our facilities, which we did not have at our disposal last season. This happened through the efforts of the Football Federation and Mr. Taj's consultations."

He continued: "With the addition of these vans, we can cover cities that are close to each other. The van is transferred from one city to another, and more matches will be held with the video assistant referee."

Moradi added: "In some weeks of last season, it happened that out of eight matches, five or six games were held with VAR and other matches did not have this facility. I think with the addition of the new equipment, this problem has been resolved."

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Regarding the responsibility of providing cameras used in the VAR room, the head of the refereeing department stated: "For nearly two years, a department named the video assistant referee department has been formed, and all matters related to technology, cameras, and devices have been placed under this department."

He continued: "As far as I know, talks have been held with host teams, and they usually coordinate with companies that provide camera and filming services in their own city."

Moradi said about the sources of image supply: "Part of the cameras belong to IRIB and are related to the live broadcast of the match. Another part is provided by private companies and will be added to the collection of cameras."

He added: "Based on the capability of the host club, a match may be held with six, eight, 10, 12, or even 16 cameras. The output of these cameras is provided to the VAR room and can help the refereeing team make a better decision."

In response to the question of which Iranian stadium has the best VAR equipment, the head of the refereeing department said: "I think Isfahan's Naghsh-e Jahan Stadium has the best status in terms of video assistant referee equipment."

Source: Varzesh 3