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Published 13:47 6 Jun 2024 BST
Updated 14:03 6 Jun 2024 BST

Premier League clubs have voted to keep VAR in the competition next season.
Last month, Wolves formally submitted a resolution to the Premier League, which triggered a vote on retaining the use of VAR.
But at the Premier League's annual general meeting between all member clubs, the West Midlands side were the only member to vote in favour of scrapping the system.
It was not expected that the clubs would choose to get rid of VAR, with 14 votes required for the motion to pass.
Despite seeing their motion overwhelmingly rejected, Wolves are said to be happy with the discussion generated and "pleased it was out in the open," according to the Telegraph's John Percy.
In a statement, the Premier League said: "Premier League clubs today voted in favour of continuing to operate VAR in the Premier League.
"While VAR produces more accurate decision-making, it was agreed that improvements should be made for the benefit of the game and supporters.
"As part of thorough discussions at the Annual General Meeting, it was agreed that PGMOL, the Premier League and clubs all have important roles to play in improving the system and its reputation."
However, the clubs have called for improvements to be made to the system, and highlighted six key areas to focus on.
These were:
As part of efforts to improve transparency, in-game VAR announcements are expected to be trialled in the Premier League next season, the BBC reports.
This will see match referees confirmed decisions to the stadium after they have been made. Fans will still not hear in-game discussions from officials during the decision-making progress though.
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