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From the “Hand of God” to the Video Assistant Referee
Did VAR solve football's biggest refereeing problem—or expose an even bigger challenge? Using Diego Maradona's infamous "Hand of God" goal as a starting point, this article explores what behavioural science reveals about dishonesty, procedural justice, and why accurate decisions alone aren't enough to build trust. From football to AI, discover why understanding how decisions are made matters just as much as getting them right.
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