Uefa will not use VAR for diving like at World Cup

Uefa will not use VAR for diving like at World CupImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Switzerland were left with 10 men against Argentina after Breel Embolo, left, received a second yellow card for simulation ByDale JohnsonFootball issues correspondentPublished3 minutes agoCommentsUefa has told its video assistant referees (VARs) they must not consider potential simulation as mistaken identity, as it was used at the 2026 World Cup.The International Football Association Board (Ifab) tweaked the VAR protocol effective from this summer.A VAR could now intervene to change a yellow or red card if a referee had incorrectly identified which team's player committed the offence.This was activated twice at the World Cup, firstly to overturn a yellow card given to United States defender Tim Ream for a foul and switch it to Paraguay's Miguel Almiron for a dive.More controversially, Switzerland striker Breel Embolo was sent off in the 72nd minute of the quarter-final against Argentina.Leandro Paredes was booked for a reckless challenge, but the Swiss striker was shown to have initiated the contact.As Embolo was already on a caution, the 29-year-old was given a second yellow card following the VAR review and subsequently dismissed.The decision came just five minutes after Switzerland had made it 1-1 in the last-eight tie, with Argentina going on to win 3-1 after extra time.Uefa will not use red cards for players who cover mouthPublished2 JulyTuchel did not deliver, but his time with England is not up - ShearerPublished2 hours agoEffort, spirit and moments - but do England lack all-round quality?Published8 hours agoLaw change had potential to cause 'chaos'The VAR decisions against Almiron and Embolo proved popular among many supporters, who felt it showed a willingness to try to eradicate diving. Yet BBC Sport has spoken to a number of domestic leagues who said the use of mistaken identity for simulation had not previously been mentioned, and it came as a...