UEFA bans VAR referees from using "mistaken identity" rule for simulation calls

UEFA has instructed VAR officials not to apply the new "mistaken identity" rule to penalise players for simulation. The directive is a response to controversy surrounding VAR interventions at the 2026 World Cup, where the rule's use sparked widespread debate.

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