UEFA introduces Clear Line guidance for refereeing consistency

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Last updated Aug 11, 2026

UEFA introduces Clear Line guidance for refereeing consistency
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UEFA has launched Clear Line, a new platform aimed at standardizing refereeing decisions in soccer. The initiative features over 150 scenarios detailing the interpretation of the Laws of the Game and guiding VAR interventions at both domestic and UEFA competition levels. UEFA Refereeing Director Roberto Rosetti emphasized that the platform serves as a central reference for match officials, fostering greater consistency in decision-making. The Clear Line initiative is intended to enhance understanding among players, coaches, and fans by clarifying the reasoning behind match officials' choices.

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  • Clear Line offers guidance on over 150 refereeing scenarios.
  • The platform supports consistent application of the Laws of the Game.
  • It aims to clarify VAR intervention guidelines for officials.
  • Roberto Rosetti states it will enhance understanding of refereeing decisions.
  • The initiative addresses the need for standardized officiating across Europe.
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UEFA has announced the launch of Clear Line, a repository of refereeing situations. The platform is set to offer guidance of how the Laws of the Game should be interpreted along with VAR intervention with the aim of bringing a more consistent application of decisions.

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