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UEFA's Rosetti Critiques VAR's Overanalysis in Football

2/14/2026

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Rosetti Critiques VAR

Roberto Rosetti, UEFA's head of refereeing, says VAR has become overly microscopic and misses clear errors.
He calls for end-of-season discussions on VAR implementation and warns against excessive slow-motion replays.
In the Champions League, on-field VAR reviews average 0.36 per match, double the 2021-22 level.
The Premier League records 0.15 VAR reviews per match, far lower than the Champions League.

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Rosetti Calls for VAR Reform

Roberto Rosetti, UEFA's Chief Refereeing Officer, said VAR has strayed from correcting only clear mistakes.
He argued that slow-motion replays create excessive scrutiny and harm soccer's enjoyment.
Rosetti noted the Premier League has 13 VAR errors this season, with a review rate of 0.15 per match, versus 0.36 in the Champions League.
He urged discussions at season’s end to curb VAR overuse and its impact on the game.

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Rosetti Critiques VAR

Roberto Rosetti, UEFA's head of refereeing, says VAR has become overly microscopic and misses clear errors.
He calls for end-of-season discussions on VAR implementation and warns against excessive slow-motion replays.
In the Champions League, on-field VAR reviews average 0.36 per match, double the 2021-22 level.
The Premier League records 0.15 VAR reviews per match, far lower than the Champions League.

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