Uefa issues statement clarifying VAR use after World Cup incidents

Uefa has released a directive on the use of Video Assistant Referees (VAR) following controversy at the World Cup. The directive emphasizes that VAR should intervene only in cases of 'blatantly incorrect' decisions or clear missed incidents. This decision stems from a meeting of referee officials from all 55 national associations, where measures to speed up game restarts were also discussed. Uefa plans to ensure clarity in officiating and remove ambiguity around refereeing decisions, stressing that referees should remain central to decision-making. Changes to the protocols involving mistaken identity and VAR reviews were also highlighted, especially in relation to incidents of simulation during the tournament.

• 9:38 AMYahoo Sports — Uefa issues fresh statement on use of VAR after World Cup controversy