Papapetrou to Bwinspor FM: “VAR is more difficult than the grass”

In the broadcast of BWINSPOR FM ‘The appeal of Tuesday’ hosted the Tasos Papapetrou. Chatting with the Kyriakos Thomaidat 94.6 the international Greek referee talked about the award he received from the PSAPP As the best in its industry for the 2024/25 season, noting that it is much more important to receive it through the vote of the players.

Among other things he stood in his piece VAR and the referee Planning, stressing that VAR is more difficult, justifying his answer: “Every referee wants to be on the grass. VAR more difficult. Many screens, lots of replay. Corresponding pressure, when you can’t immediately find what’s going on. The pressure of the referee is also transferred to VAR’s room. “

In addition, he talked about the differences in a match in Greece and Europe, set up for foreign referees, revealed his goals in the near future, and responded to the reactions – attitude of players, players and coaches to the referees: “Their attitude has changed. Obviously there will be different moments. However, they have changed for the better. When you see a factor accepting the mistake of a Greek referee, then something is good. Coaches understand what’s going on. They also know the penalties and what is happening and they do accordingly. They will hardly take the risk of doing something »

Listen to Tassos Papapetrou’s interview on the official BWINSPOR FM 94.6 channel on YouTube.