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UEFA Head of Referees Wants VAR Usage Reduced

Published March 19, 2026, 14:17
UEFA Head of Referees Wants VAR Usage Reduced

Roberto Rosetti, UEFA's Head of Refereeing, is seeking a reduction in the use of VAR in football, believing it significantly delays the game and reduces actual playing time. He is planning a meeting with the heads of top leagues to discuss the possibility of limiting VAR usage, particularly on-field reviews. His view is that VAR should only be used in clear cases of violations, not in ambiguous situations, to ensure consistent application of the technology by all referees. VAR usage varies across leagues, with the Premier League having the lowest intervention rate, while the Champions League has the highest. Rosetti emphasizes that VAR was introduced for objective decisions, not subjective interpretations.