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UEFA Sets Firm Limits on VAR Use in Europe

Narrowing VAR to correct only clear and obvious errors, UEFA aims to restore consistency after refereeing failures at the World Cup.

Barcelona Seek Answers After VAR Offside Rules Out Ferran Torres Goal

Referees’ Committee Says VAR Erred in Overturning Gerard Martín Red Card

IFAB Approves Time-Wasting Crackdown and Targeted VAR Expansion for 2026 World Cup

Ciria Puts Messi Front and Center in Barcelona Race With Giant City‑Center Banner

Villa–Newcastle Officiating Row Fuels Calls to Revisit FA Cup VAR Rules

Howard Webb Defends VAR Overturn of Arsenal Penalty Against Newcastle

PGMOL Boss Says Chelsea–Fulham VAR Call Was Wrong as Protocol Was Not Followed

PGMOL Admits VAR Error in Chelsea–Fulham, Drops Official for Liverpool–Arsenal

Serie A Introduces Live VAR Explanations for 2025-26 Season