UEFA has told its video assistant referees to refrain from using monitors to detect diving as has been the case at the World Cup.Changes were made by the International Football Association Board (IFAB) to include simulation as of this summer’s tournament.UEFA will not follow all World Cup protocols in European competition next seasonGettyIt enabled VAR to assist in changing yellow or red cards if a referee had mistakenly identified the wrong culprit.The highest profile example of the rule came in the World Cup quarter-final clash between Lionel Messi‘s Argentina and Switzerland.Swiss striker Breel Embolo was given his marching orders in the second half after Argentina’s Leandro Paredes had been booked for a perceived reckless challenge.However, VAR footage showed Embolo was adjudged to have initiated the contact and with the striker already on a yellow card, he was subsequently dismissed.The red card came at a key time with Switzerland in the ascendancy having levelled up the score at 1-1.Argentina went on to take full advantage of their extra man by winning 3-1 after extra time.Another incident came in the USA’s match against Paraguay when United States’ captain Tim Ream was given a yellow card for a foul on Miguel Almiron only for it to be overturned with the former Newcastle winger receiving a booking for simulation.The protocol has gone down well with fans in the hope that it could help eliminate diving in football.UEFA close door on protocolBut as club football welcomes back the start of European competition, UEFA have made their stance clear that VARs should only use the new law in cases of mistaken identity.European football’s governing body believes mistaken identity is a matter of fact and one which does not require VAR intervention.Switzerland’s Breel Embolo was sent off after VAR adjudged him to have dived against ArgentinaGettyParaguay’s Miguel Almiron also fell foul of the new interventionGettyHowever, VAR can intervene on incorrect second yellow cards meaning any player adjudged to have dived can be penalised.UEFA did confirm that they will continue to monitor incorrect corners but it will only apply to the last touch and not the potential offside as seen at the World Cup.They have opted against issuing red cards for players who cover their mouths when in a heated confrontation with opposing players.Both Almiron and Ecuador defender Piero Hincapie were both given their marching orders at the World Cup due to the newly implemented rule.It was controversially brought in to prevent players from concealing abusive, discriminatory, or offensive language on the pitch. FIFA President Gianni Infantino advocated the rule with the philosophy that, “if you do not have something to hide, you don’t hide your mouth when you say something”