Premier League to Survey Clubs on VAR for Corner Kicks

The Premier League is set to survey its clubs on introducing video assistant referee (VAR) checks for corner kick awards starting next season, following a new option approved by football's lawmaking body, the International Football Association Board (IFAB). This development coincides with UEFA's plans to convene referee chiefs from Europe's top five leagues this summer to address inconsistencies in VAR application across the continent.

IFAB's decision allows competitions to review whether corner kicks are correctly awarded, effective from this summer, as long as it does not delay the restart of play. The change will be implemented at the 2026 World Cup in North America. In the Premier League, clubs received a briefing on the proposed law updates from director of football Tony Scholes during a meeting on Thursday. Officials indicated that a formal survey will soon be distributed to gauge club opinions before a final decision is made for the 2025-26 campaign.

Meanwhile, UEFA aims to foster greater alignment on VAR protocols among the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga, and Ligue 1. The meeting, scheduled after the World Cup, stems from concerns over the technology's...