UEFA instructs VARs against diving checks like World Cup
UEFA has issued new directives to its video assistant referees regarding simulation. The governing body clarified that potential diving should not be treated as a case of mistaken identity.
This approach marks a departure from the protocol observed during the 2026 World Cup. Referees will continue to rely on on-field judgments for such incidents.
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