Overview
- UEFA launched the Clear Line platform this week as an open library of about 100–150 real match clips showing when VAR should and should not intervene.
- The governing body agreed a standardised pitchside review procedure that shows a freeze-frame for point of contact, then half speed, then full speed to give context to on‑monitor checks.
- Roberto Rosetti, UEFA's head of referees, said the move responds to years of slow‑motion, forensic reviews and intends to return subjective decisions to the on‑field referee.
- UEFA set practical timing guidance for reviews, warning checks that run longer than roughly 90 seconds risk losing credibility and disrupt match flow.
- The platform and protocol were developed with lead referee officers from England, Spain, Germany, France and Italy to improve cross‑competition consistency on issues such as handball and penalty calls.