# UEFA Referees Chief Defends VAR: 'It's Football, Not PlayStation'

UEFA's head of refereeing pushed back against criticism of VAR, reminding fans that the technology supports but doesn't replace on-field judgment. The comment comes amid ongoing debate over video review decisions in European competitions. It highlights the tension between tech-assisted officiating and the human element of the game.

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- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cvg90n3dvd5o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 22:00:11 GMT