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In England, Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis expressed his frustrations with VAR management after a series of contentious refereeing decisions during his team's matches. Since their return to the Premier League in 2022, Forest had faced a number of officiating issues, most notably following their 2-0 defeat to Everton, where they publicly criticized VAR official Stuart Attwell, suggesting he held biases due to being a Luton fan. Further compounding the issue, Marinakis received a stadium ban due to an incident involving match officials after a loss to Fulham, which was facilitated by a VAR decision. He emphasized the need for accountability, insisting that authorities must rectify the mistakes made in officiating to ensure fairness in the sport. Marinakis has asserted that, while human errors are natural, VAR technology should minimize these mistakes, and he has called for greater transparency and courage from governing bodies to address the ongoing problems. The Nottingham Forest team is currently experiencing a mixed season, sitting sixth in the league, which may be overshadowed by the surrounding controversies off the pitch. Marinakis's stance represents a broader criticism within football regarding the reliability and integrity of officiating, particularly with respect to the use of technology in modern games. Nottingham Forest continues to navigate these challenges as they prepare for notable upcoming matches, including a highly anticipated game against Manchester United.