Uefa to assess VAR’s impact on football flow and consistency
Roberto Rosetti, UEFA’s head of refereeing, has raised concerns about the current use of VAR in European football. He emphasized the need for greater consistency and fewer microscopic interventions, especially on subjective decisions like handball. Rosetti highlighted the confusion caused by differing interpretations of the rules across leagues and called for a unified approach. UEFA plans to review VAR usage at the end of the season to ensure the technology supports both fairness and the game’s natural rhythm.
Match highlights
- Roberto Rosetti warned that VAR is becoming “too forensic” and called for more consistency in its application.
- He noted that the Premier League has the lowest VAR intervention rate among Europe’s top leagues this season.
- Rosetti stressed the importance of a single technical language for handball decisions to avoid confusion in continental competitions.
- He expressed concerns about expanding VAR’s remit and emphasized the need to avoid delaying the restart of play.
- UEFA will review VAR usage at the end of the season to balance accuracy with the flow of football.
