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VAR protocol4. Procedures·Page 158, 2026/27 edition

4. Procedures

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The referee can initiate a ‘review' for a potential ‘clear and obvious error' or ‘serious missed incident' when:

· the referee suspects that something serious has been ‘missed'

IFAB Laws of the Game 2026/27, page 158 · clause law-x-63a8d55e

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Walk the tree to any of these and this clause is part of the answer.

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