Uefa calls leagues to summit over 'microscopic' VAR

Uefa believes, as time has passed, there has become an over-reach of VAR Europe's top leagues have been summoned to a meeting with Uefa in the summer to discuss how video assistant referee (VAR) technology is being used. The summit of referee chiefs from the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, the Bundesliga and Ligue 1 will discuss how to reset VAR to its intended interpretation of only intervening in the clearest of errors. Roberto Rosetti - the head of Uefa's referees - called the meeting after saying last month the game must not "go in this direction of microscopic VAR interventions". Uefa wants to discuss with leagues how they use VAR, and the thresholds applied. "I believe that we forgot the reason why VAR was introduced," Rosetti said. "In objective decisions, it is fantastic. For interpretations, subjective evaluation is more difficult. "That's why we started to speak about clear and obvious mistakes - clear evidence." VAR is operated very differently across Europe. The Premier League has the lowest VAR intervention rate this season - 0.275 per game - though that has not meant less controversy over decisions. Figures released last month showed the Bundesliga and La Liga come next at 0.38 interventions per game, with Serie A at 0.44 and Ligue 1 at 0.47. In the Champions League, interventions are at a rate of 0.45 per game. Rosetti also wants all leagues to speak "only one technical language" after controversy over the inconsistent application of laws such as handball. It is hoped the meeting could lead to a more universal approach to the laws and with how VAR is used. Follow your club with BBC Sport Listen to the latest Football Daily podcast Get football news sent straight to your phone Who will be England's World Cup number 10? Tuchel's selection dilemmas My plan to overhaul academy system and help young players Famous night for Forest in season to largely forget A new spin on Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice Follow Greg James on his most gruelling challenge yet Revisit This Life and celebrate 30 years of a 1990s classic Join Shazia Mirza as she shares her journey with Islam The Man Utd prodigy still too young to play senior football How Gray is proving a shining light in Tottenham's season of turmoil 'I thought I'd be bleeped by BBC' - but Hunt's words resonate Salah scores 50th Champions League goal with 'vintage' strike Video Salah scores 50th Champions League goal with 'vintage' strike Newcastle collapse at Nou Camp as Barcelona score seven. Video Newcastle collapse at Nou Camp as Barcelona score seven Weekly sports quiz: Who is youngest top-flight scorer? Football In 10 Years: When Hugh met Jacqui met Nedum met Rory... Video Football In 10 Years: When Hugh met Jacqui met Nedum met Rory... Afcon final chaos - key questions answered What's behind Super League's injury crisis? Why ex-Palace winger Olise is now in Ballon d'Or contention at Bayern 'Being in Manchester has made me love nature so much more' Video 'Being in Manchester has made me love nature so much more' Inside the state school at the top of English rugby union 'Looking like the Hamilton of old' and potential rule changes - F1 Q&A Chelsea's cheating - was a fine too lenient? 'Haaland of rugby' - how Bielle-Biarrey has stormed stage Another compelling Players - but why is it unlikely to ever be a major? Have Old Firm wrestled title momentum away from Hearts? Copyright © 2026 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.