Roberto Rosetti outlines VAR adjustments for clearer officiating

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Last updated Aug 11, 2026

Roberto Rosetti outlines VAR adjustments for clearer officiating
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Roberto Rosetti, UEFA's chief referee, discussed new initiatives to improve officiating standards. Presenting the Clear Line video library, Rosetti emphasized that referees should focus on contextual decisions rather than minute details. This approach aims to reduce the reliance on VAR for borderline calls during matches. Updates from the 2026 World Cup will also apply at the club level, including protocols on yellow cards and substitutions. The intention is to restore the referee's authority in decision-making.

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  • Rosetti presents Clear Line video library for referees.
  • Focus shifts to avoiding microscopic situations in officiating.
  • New protocols to be implemented from the 2026 World Cup.
  • Referees to have more authority over decisions on the pitch.
  • Changes aim to increase consistency in applying the Laws of the Game.
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  • 1:15 PMYahoo SportsUEFA chief referee Rosetti: ‘VAR avoid microscopic situations’
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As UEFA present a new refereeing video library called Clear Line to improve consistency, Roberto Rosetti explains ‘the referee must referee the match’ and VAR avoid ‘microscopic situations.’Th...

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