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Champions League to introduce major rule changes for the new season

From Ta Nea · () Greek

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  • UEFA plans new Champions League rules for the 2026/27 season.
  • The changes target delays and faster restarts, while widening VAR intervention in certain cases.

UEFA is bringing new rules to the Champions League from the 2026/27 season, with a central aim of cutting delays and getting play restarted more quickly.

The changes also expand VAR’s ability to intervene in specific situations. Players who are substituted will face new requirements under the revised rules.

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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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