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Clear Line: A guide to referee decisions in European football

Clear Line: A guide to referee decisions in European football

Clear Line is UEFA’s refereeing video library, providing unprecedented open access to the guidance we give to referees and VARs to help them apply the Laws of the Game consistently across Europe.

When should VAR intervene?

VAR should correct clear and obvious errors or serious missed incidents in match-changing situations.

Consistency and clarity

Learn more about how VAR is used within UEFA competitions.