Uefa referees' chief Roberto Rosetti has warned that video assistant review is becoming too forensic, threatening the natural flow of football. Speaking at the Uefa Congress, Rosetti said officials need to find a consistent interpretation of handball rules across European leagues.

Rosetti acknowledged VAR works well for factual decisions like offside but argued subjective calls are leading to excessive interventions. The Premier League has the lowest VAR intervention rate in Europe's top leagues at 0.27 per game, yet still faces controversy. Other major leagues show higher rates, with Serie A at 0.44 and Ligue 1 at 0.47.

Rosetti emphasized that VAR exists for justice, not microscopic analysis. He called for European football to speak 'only one technical language' on handball interpretation, noting that different approaches across leagues create problems for teams in European competitions. The official also hinted at reservations about expanding VAR's remit to cover corners and second yellow cards, stressing that any changes must not delay the restart of play. Rosetti's comments reflect growing concerns about technology's impact on football's traditional rhythm and emotional intensity.