VAR audio, details of Diaz offside error released by PGMOL - ESPN

PGMOL has admitted «standards fell short of expectations» after releasing audio of the VAR discussion that led to a Luis Díaz goal for Liverpool being incorrectly ruled out for offside.

The audio was released in full on the Premier League website, along with a full account of what went wrong and a lengthy statement from PGMOL after a thorough review was completed.

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Díaz thought he had put Liverpool in front in the 34th minute of Liverpool's 2-1 defeat at Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday, only for the flag to go up for offside.

The VAR Darren England incorrectly thought the on-field decision was «goal.» While he quickly identified that Díaz was onside, he told the referee «check complete» — which mistakenly told the on-field team the offside flag was correct.

PGMOL and the Football Association also said they would review allowing referees to take charge of games in foreign leagues in midweek, after England was part of a team of English officials who took charge of a game in the United Arab Emirates just 28 hours before the game at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

A statement issued by the referees' body read: «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.

»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 VAR team has been submitted to the Premier League, who have shared it with