FIFA broadcasting error leaks referee Anthony Taylor's VAR conversation live during Senegal vs Iraq match
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Stephen Killen
Summary
A FIFA broadcasting error during the World Cup match between Senegal and Iraq led to referee Anthony Taylor's VAR check conversation being accidentally broadcast live on television. The camera positioned next to the monitor at Toronto Stadium captured the Manchester-born official's dialogue with the VAR room, exposing a rare behind-the-scenes look at referee communications during a crucial group stage match.
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Twitter / XFIFA broadcasting error leaks referee Anthony Taylor's VAR conversation live during Senegal vs Iraq matchmirror.co.ukKey quotes
· 3 pulledThe television camera was positioned next to the monitor at the Toronto Stadium in Canada where the Manchester-born official was heard in dialogue with colleagues in the VAR room.
FIFA's coverage of the World Cup continues to make the headlines as viewers of Senegal vs Iraq were offered a rare insight
The 47-year-old endured a busy afternoon as he took charge of the group stage finale between Senegal and Iraq.
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