Champions League: VAR set to be used in this season’s knockout rounds

Uefa chiefs move to fast-track the introduction of video assistant referees

VAR Uefa Champions League video assistant referees
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Uefa is set to use video assistant referees (VAR) for the knockout rounds of this season’s Champions League in a volte-face that will be confirmed at a meeting in Dublin on 3 December.

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