Is VAR being used in Euro 2020?
(Picture: Getty)  The UEFA Euro 2020 tournament is underway, with many fans looking forward to a month filled with international footy action. Turkey and Italy kicked off the proceedings on June 11, with the Italians coming away with the first victory of the competition, defeating the Turkish side by three goals to nil. Many fans will also be wondering whether the divisive VAR technology will be used in the Euros competition. England fans will be keen to see Gareth Southgates team take to the pitch, as they hope to go one step further than their semi-final finish in 2018s World Cup. VAR stands for Video Assistant Referee and is the name given to the match official who reviews decisions made by the head referee with the use of video footage and a headset for communication. Check the playback! (Picture: Getty)  It is used to help make close-call judgments around key moments in games, such as goals, offsides, penalty decisions, and red cards, with the VAR official being able to use the video technology to playback any moment in the game. It has received a mixed reaction from fans ever since it was first introduced on a grand stage at the FIFA World Cup in 2018. It has since been used in the Premier League and other leagues across the world, with many fans, pundits and managers left bewildered by some offside decisions made using the technology. Dutch referee Danny Makkelie presents a yellow card to Turkeys midfielder Halil Dervisoglu during the opening game of the Euros (Picture: Getty)  VAR will be used across the Euro 2020 fixtures, and it is the first time the technology has been used at a Euros tournament. The remote officials will be based at UEFAs headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland, and will have direct communication with the match referee and officials for all matches. UEFA has two rooms set up in Nyon so that when different games are being played at the same time, officials will still be able to give them their full attention. Every game will have a VAR referee across the 11 host cities where matches are taking place. There will also be an assistant VAR referee and an offside video referee who will focus on specific incidents. The on-field referees will also have touchline monitors similar to Premier League stadiums and are being encouraged to use them as much as possible when VAR intervenes. Follow Metro across our social channels, on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram  Share your views in the comments below