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VAR protocol4. Procedures·Page 156, 2026/27 edition

4. Procedures

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Original decision

· The referee and other match officials are not permitted to give ‘no decision' as this will lead to ‘weak/indecisive' officiating, too many ‘reviews' and significant problems if there is a technology failure

IFAB Laws of the Game 2026/27, page 156 · clause law-x-6975fa6b

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