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VAR official seen scrolling through betting site as shocking footage from top flight surfaces live on TV

Published on April 04, 2025 at 12:54 PM

A VAR official has landed in hot water after appearing to scroll through a betting site on live TV.

A Bulgarian official is alleged to have been spotted using the site moments before kick-off between CSKA Sofia and Lokomotiv Sofia.

VAR officials reviewing a soccer game. — A VAR official appeared to scroll a betting site before a match

He was suspended after footage of the incident began to circulate on .

Hawk-Eye Innovations, which is responsible for the VAR system in the Bulgarian First League, explained the decision in a letter to the Bulgarian Football Union.

It said: “Hawk-Eye Innovations acknowledges with regret an incident involving one of its VAR operators during the Parva Liga match between PFC CSKA-Sofia and PFC Lokomotiv Sofia yesterday evening (2nd April 2025).

“Live footage from the camera situation in the VAR operations room documented the individual utilising a personal smartphone during the match and appearing to engage in inappropriate activities which would constitute gross misconduct in relation to the responsibilities of their assigned role.”;

The company said it would investigate the official during his suspension, as reported by NeedToKnow.

It added: “If the individual has been found to have been engaging in such inappropriate activity, we will look to dismiss the individual in accordance with their contractual terms.”;

Fans were shocked by the revelation with one saying: “Lol that's wild.”

Another added: “Everything you need to know about VAR…”

A third wrote: “Nah this is some nasty business.”

And another commented: “We are in a very bad situation...”