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VAR protocol4. Procedures·Page 157, 2026/27 edition

4. Procedures

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· If the restart of play needs to be delayed for a ‘check', the referee will signal this by clearly holding a finger to the earpiece/headset and extending the other hand/arm; this signal must be maintained until the ‘check' is complete as it announces that the referee is receiving information (which may be from the VAR or another match official)

IFAB Laws of the Game 2026/27, page 157 · clause law-x-43eef013

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