PGMOL confirm two immediate changes to VAR after audio released from Liverpool error

The Professional Game Match Officials Limited have confirmed they have made two immediate changes to VAR after the controversy involving Liverpool.

Referees' body, PGMOL, took the unusual step on Tuesday night of releasing the full audio from the VAR hub relating to the Luis Diaz goal that was incorrectly disallowed during Liverpool’s 2-1 loss to Spurs on Saturday night.

Liverpool made a formal request to PGMOL for the audio on Monday and asked to hear the conversations that took place. The ECHO also understands PGMOL chief Howard Webb reached out to the club to offer an apology for the disallowed goal after the final whistle at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

And now, in a further statement released at the same time the audio became public, the PGMOL have confirmed that a new VAR communication protocol will be developed to enhance the clarity of communication between the referee and the VAR team in relation to on-field decisions, and VAR will confirm the outcome of the VAR check process with the AVAR before confirming the final decision to the on-field officials.

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"PGMOL can confirm that we have carried out a review into the circumstances which led to the Luis Diaz goal being incorrectly disallowed for offside in the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur FC and Liverpool FC,” their statement read.

"We recognise standards fell short of expectations and acknowledged the error to Liverpool immediately after the conclusion of the fixture.

"A detailed report, including the key learnings and immediate actions taken, alongside the audio between the on-field officials and