Since 2018, Roberto Rosetti has held the position of chief refereeing officer at Uefa.

According to Uefa's refereeing chief, Roberto Rosetti, the video assistant review (VAR) system is becoming overly focused on minor details.

At the recent Uefa Congress, Rosetti emphasized the need for a unified interpretation of handball rules, citing the current inconsistencies as a major challenge.

Rosetti noted that while technology is effective in making factual decisions, such as offside calls, it often struggles with subjective situations, leading to an excessive number of interventions.

This season, the Premier League has seen the lowest rate of VAR interventions in Europe's top leagues, with an average of 0.27 per game, yet this has not necessarily resulted in fewer controversies surrounding refereeing decisions.

The Bundesliga and La Liga follow closely, with 0.38 interventions per game, while Serie A and Ligue 1 have rates of 0.44 and 0.47, respectively.

In the Champions League, the VAR intervention rate is also relatively high, at 0.45 per game.

Rosetti expressed concerns about the current trend, stating, "We need to discuss this at the end of the season, as we cannot continue down the path of overly meticulous VAR interventions, which may alter the essence of the game."

Rosetti attributed part of the problem to the increasing demand from fans and media for VAR to be used in subjective decisions, which can create unrealistic expectations.

He reiterated the primary purpose of VAR, saying, "Its purpose is to ensure justice and fairness in the game, particularly in clear-cut situations."

Rosetti emphasized the importance of VAR in providing fans with confidence in the accuracy of refereeing decisions, especially in critical situations.

To address the inconsistencies in handball interpretations, Rosetti advocated for a unified technical language across European football.

The current disparities in handball rules, with the Premier League being one of the more lenient, highlight the need for a standardized approach.

Rosetti stressed the importance of a single, consistent interpretation, saying, "We cannot have different technical languages in Europe, especially considering the participation of teams in European competitions."

He indicated that further discussions would be necessary to achieve a unified approach, aiming for a resolution before the start of the next season.

Rosetti's goal is to establish a single, consistent interpretation of handball rules, ensuring uniformity across European football.

Rosetti seemed skeptical about expanding the scope of VAR, ahead of the International Football Association Board's meeting on 28 February, where new review protocols for corners and second yellow cards are expected to be approved.

He emphasized the importance of avoiding delays in the game, stating, "The key concept is to avoid delaying the restart of play; if a system causes delays, it's not beneficial for the game."

Rosetti expressed support for any changes that could help speed up the game, as "football is about intensity and emotions, not delays."

He highlighted the need to maintain a balance between accuracy and game flow, ensuring that the sport remains exciting and engaging for fans.

At a recent meeting of top European referees, the focus was on addressing the issue of players easily going to ground after minimal contact.

Referees have also been instructed to monitor and prevent blocking actions by players on goalkeepers during corners, which can prevent them from playing the ball.

Rosetti expressed reservations about a proposed change to offside rules, suggested by former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, which would require a noticeable gap between the attacker and defender.

He argued that this change could create a significant advantage for the attacker and have unintended tactical consequences.

The proposed offside rule change is set to be trialled in the Canadian Premier League from April, subject to approval by the International Football Association Board.

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