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UEFA issues new VAR guide clarifying key rules for Celtic fans

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 8:35 AM

Last updated Aug 12, 2026

UEFA issues new VAR guide clarifying key rules for Celtic fans

Summary

UEFA has launched a refereeing guide aimed at improving VAR consistency, which may impact Celtic supporters amid past controversies. The guide includes over 150 scenarios that clarify rules on penalties, red cards, and other major calls. A focus is placed on handball decisions, with specific criteria on what may warrant VAR intervention. Celtic fans can refer to this guide during discussions about contentious decisions in future matches. The initiative has received approval from chief refereeing officers of UEFA’s national associations.

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By the Numbers

•UEFA's new VAR guide offers clarity on major refereeing decisions.
•Includes guidance on handball, penalties, and red card scenarios.
•The guide has more than 150 scenarios for officials to reference.
•Celtic has faced VAR controversies in recent seasons.
•The framework is approved by UEFA’s national refereeing officers.

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Celtic supporters have been given a clearer insight into how major VAR calls should be judged after UEFA launched a new refereeing guide aimed at improving consistency.The Hoops have been involved in ...
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