Grande Première en France : Le Football Vidéo Support Utilisé pour la Première Fois en Ligue 3
Pour la toute première fois dans l'histoire du football français, le système "Football Video Support" (FVS) a été déployé lors de la rencontre de la 1re journée de Ligue 3, opposant Aubagne-Air-Bel à Thionville. L'entraîneur de l'équipe mosellane a initié un challenge pour une potentielle expulsion, et sa demande a été validée.
Dès la 4e minute de jeu de cette nouvelle saison de Ligue 3, le Football Video Support a été employé pour la première fois. L'incident s'est produit lorsque le joueur d'Aubagne, Bilel Tafni, a commis une faute sur un adversaire alors qu'il était le dernier défenseur.
Bien que l'arbitre n'ait pas réagi initialement, le staff de Thionville a demandé l'utilisation du FVS, un système similaire à celui utilisé en NBA. Le geste de tourner le doigt en l'air était la demande d'un carton rouge. Le FVS peut intervenir dans quatre situations : les buts marqués ou non marqués, les situations de penalty, et l'identification erronée d'un joueur. Ces critères sont identiques à ceux du VAR (Assistance Vidéo à l'Arbitrage).
Challenge Validé, Un Joueur Expulsé
Après consultation des images, l'arbitre a effectivement adressé un carton rouge à Bilel Tafni, laissant ainsi Aubagne en infériorité numérique pendant la majeure partie du match. L'entraîneur de Thionville, Julien François, a conservé ses deux challenges disponibles.
Cette saison 2026-2027 représente une étape importante pour la Ligue 3 (anciennement National 1), car tous les clubs évoluent désormais sous statut professionnel, conformément à la volonté du président de la FFF, Philippe Diallo.
English Translation
Historic First in French Football: Images of "Football Video Support" Used for the First Time in Ligue 3
For the very first time in the history of French football, the 'Football Video Support' system was deployed during the opening match of Ligue 3 on Friday, between Aubagne-Air-Bel and Thionville. The coach of the Moselle club requested a challenge for a potential red card, and his plea was granted.
A major first occurred just 4 minutes into the inaugural match of the brand new Ligue 3. This Friday, Football Video Support was used for the first time in the encounter between Aubagne-Air-Bel and Thionville. After only 4 minutes, Aubagne player Bilel Tafni fouled his opponent while he was in the position of last defender.
Although the referee did not initially react, the Thionville staff requested a challenge to use the Football Video Support – in a manner similar to the NBA – by making a finger-twisting gesture in the air to ask for a red card. This is one of the four categories in which FVS can intervene: goals scored/not scored, penalty situations, and mistaken player identity. These four categories are the same as those within the scope of VAR.
Challenge Validated, Player Sent Off
After reviewing the footage, the referee indeed issued a red card to Bilel Tafni, leaving his teammates with ten men for almost the entire match. Thionville's coach, Julien François, therefore retained his two challenges.
The 2026-2027 season marks a turning point for Ligue 3 (formerly National 1), as all clubs are now operating under professional status, as desired by FFF president Philippe Diallo.
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