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The effects of the Video Assistant Referee system (VAR) on the playing time, technical-tactical and physical performance in elite soccer

Ibai Errekagorria Faculty of Education and Sport, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain;b Department of Physical Education and Sport, Gizartea, Kirola Eta Ariketa Fisikoa Ikerkuntza Taldea (GIKAFIT). Society, Sports and Physical Exercise Research Group, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), SpainCorrespondence[email protected]
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Julen Castellanoa Faculty of Education and Sport, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain;b Department of Physical Education and Sport, Gizartea, Kirola Eta Ariketa Fisikoa Ikerkuntza Taldea (GIKAFIT). Society, Sports and Physical Exercise Research Group, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), SpainORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0001-5167-5284View further author information
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Ibon Echeazarraa Faculty of Education and Sport, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Vitoria-Gasteiz, SpainORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-6220-4178View further author information
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Carlos Lago-Peñasc Faculty of Education and Sports Sciences, University of Vigo, Pontevedra, SpainORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-1626-2035View further author information
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Pages 808-817 | Received 23 May 2020, Accepted 24 Jun 2020, Published online: 02 Jul 2020

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