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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.

Milan Prosecutors Open Formal Probe Into Referee Chief Gianluca Rocchi for Suspected Sports Fraud

Matthäus Blasts Bundesliga VAR After Köln–Dortmund Handball Non-Review

IFAB Approves VAR Expansion and New Time‑Wasting Rules for June 2026

DFB Refereeing Tech Chief Criticizes IFAB Plan to Expand VAR Ahead of 2026 World Cup

IFAB Advances VAR Powers and Time‑Wasting Measures as Offside Revamp Remains on Trial

Controversial Offside Rekindles VAR Push After Kaizer Chiefs’ 1–0 Win

Germany’s VAR Center to Move From 'Kölner Keller' to DFB Campus Frankfurt in 2027

FIFA to Test Expanded VAR at 2026 World Cup, Including Corner and Second‑Yellow Reviews

FIFA Reportedly Seeks Expanded VAR Powers for 2026 World Cup

VAR Audio Reveals 'Reckless Elbow' Ruling as Córdoba Earns Late Penalty vs. Racing

Record 8-Minute VAR Check Disallows Bournemouth Goal in FA Cup Match

DFB Referee Chief Knut Kircher Evaluates First Half of Bundesliga Season

Controversy in DFB-Pokal Highlights Need for VAR