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VAR protocol1. Principles·Page 154, 2026/27 edition

1. Principles

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Only the referee can initiate a ‘review'; the VAR (and other match officials) can only recommend a ‘review' to the referee.

IFAB Laws of the Game 2026/27, page 154 · clause law-x-b3142a2b

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

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