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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Jamie Gardner

Uefa issues fresh statement on use of VAR after World Cup controversy

Breel Embolo argues with referee Joao Pinheiro after being shown a red card - (Getty)

European football officials have issued a renewed directive on the use of Video Assistant Referees (VAR), stressing that the technology should only intervene in cases of “blatantly incorrect” decisions or clear missed incidents.

The move follows a significant meeting last week involving referee chiefs from all 55 national associations and representatives from the International Football Association Board (Ifab), the body responsible for the game’s laws.

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