Reports have confirmed that UEFA will make key rule changes governing VAR ahead of a new season in the Champions League and other tournaments in Europe'
UEFA has introduced a series of important Video Assistant Referee (VAR) rule changes ahead of the start of the new Champions League season, including a major clarification on mistaken identity reviews and a decision to reject FIFA's controversial mouth-covering red card rule.
The changes come after several debated incidents during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where FIFA adopted an expanded interpretation of the VAR protocol.
One of the biggest changes concerns how VAR officials will handle cases of mistaken identity.
Originally published by NotJustOk.