Tensions are mounting in the German football leagues as more fans, observers, coaches, and players express their dissatisfaction with the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology, which many regard as a misguided development. The article focuses on the sentiments of 1. FC Köln's coach, Lukas Kwasniok, who vocally opposes the use of VAR. This opposition reflects a broader sentiment among football fans who feel that the incorporation of technology has disrupted the flow and essence of the game.