UEFA restates VAR should only overturn 'blatantly incorrect' calls

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2026-07-28

London (PA Media/dpa) - Officials across Europe have restated the need to use VAR only to change "blatantly incorrect" decisions and address clear missed incidents. UEFA convened referee chiefs from all 55 national associations last week along with representatives from the International Football Association Board (IFAB), which sets the game's laws, in a bid to reach a consensus on the best approach to officiating. There was "unanimous" support fo......

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