Roma joins chorus for VAR technology after 'absolute joke'

ROME - First it was Juventus. Now it's Roma.

Both Italian clubs were eliminated from the Champions League following questionable decisions by the referee.

Both clubs are now demanding that video assistant referee (VAR) technology be installed immediately in the top club competition. VAR has already been introduced in Serie A this season and will also be used at the upcoming World Cup in Russia for the first time. "There were two clear penalties not given and a red card," Roma sporting director Monchi said after the Giallorossi were eliminated from the semifinals 7-6 on aggregate despite a 4-2 win over Liverpool on Wednesday.