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The Star
7 days ago
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- The Star
Soccer-Serie A referees to announce VAR decisions live in stadiums
(Reuters) -Serie A referees will begin announcing VAR decisions live in stadiums and on television starting next season, referee designator Gianluca Rocchi told Italian media on Tuesday. Rocchi described the move as a significant step forward in communication between referees and the public, saying the aim was to make officiating decisions quicker and clearer. "We have a select group of officials and we want to ensure the language is as uniform as possible so that decisions can be clear to the public," Rocchi said. The concept of referees explaining decisions to the crowd has also been explored in countries including England and Germany. The Serie A season kicks off on August 23. (Reporting by Tommy Lund in Gdansk, editing by Ed Osmond)
CNA
7 days ago
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- CNA
Serie A referees to announce VAR decisions live in stadiums
Serie A referees will begin announcing VAR decisions live in stadiums and on television starting next season, referee designator Gianluca Rocchi told Italian media on Tuesday. Rocchi described the move as a significant step forward in communication between referees and the public, saying the aim was to make officiating decisions quicker and clearer. "We have a select group of officials and we want to ensure the language is as uniform as possible so that decisions can be clear to the public," Rocchi said. The concept of referees explaining decisions to the crowd has also been explored in countries including England and Germany. The Serie A season kicks off on August 23.
Reuters
7 days ago
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- Reuters
Serie A referees to announce VAR decisions live in stadiums
Aug 5 (Reuters) - Serie A referees will begin announcing VAR decisions live in stadiums and on television starting next season, referee designator Gianluca Rocchi told Italian media on Tuesday. Rocchi described the move as a significant step forward in communication between referees and the public, saying the aim was to make officiating decisions quicker and clearer. "We have a select group of officials and we want to ensure the language is as uniform as possible so that decisions can be clear to the public," Rocchi said. The concept of referees explaining decisions to the crowd has also been explored in countries including England and Germany. The Serie A season kicks off on August 23.
Yahoo
7 days ago
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- Yahoo
Serie A Head Of Referees Delivers Major VAR Update: 'Referees Will Explain VAR Decisions In Stadiums During Games'
Gianluca Rocchi, Serie A's head of referees, announced upcoming VAR changes heading into the 2025/26 season. Speaking to TMW, Rocchi admitted the league will introduce one crucial change to an established system. According to Gianluca Rocchi, Serie A referees will explain VAR decisions live in stadiums during matches. This approach has been common practice in several leagues around the world. Indeed, referees in the Russian Premier League and Major League Soccer have been doing this for the past 12 months. At the same time, controversial VAR decisions have often sparked considerable debate in Serie A over the past few years. Unfortunately, Inter frequently found themselves on the receiving end of those contentious calls. Simone Inzaghi was often vocal in his criticism, expressing frustration over decisions that ruined Inter's season. However, there was nothing the Nerazzurri could've done to reverse those outcomes, as officiating errors remained beyond their control. Gianluca Rocchi Delivers Major VAR Update TORREON, MEXICO – FEBRUARY 19: Picture of the VAR system prior the 9th round match between Santos Laguna and Cruz Azul as part of the Torneo Clausura 2025 Liga MX at Corona Stadium on February 19, 2025 in Torreon, Mexico. (Photo by) VAR decisions were often vague throughout the 2024/25 season. Though the upcoming changes won't affect the decision-making process, they will at least provide more clarity. 'The big news for next season will be on-field announcements,' Rocchi admitted. 'The referee will be able to explain the decision made after a VAR intervention directly to the stadium and on TV. 'This is an important step forward in communication, which we have been managing transparently for years,' he continued. 'Now, however, the explanations will be in real-time, in front of everyone. 'We will prepare thoroughly,' Rocchi added. 'Especially from a communication standpoint. 'We have a selected group and want to standardize language and content to be clear with the public. 'There is no maximum time limit for on-field announcements because every referee has their own style, language, and reaction times. 'We still need to work on standardizing the content of the explanations. 'But we will not impose strict limits: the quality of communication will matter most.'
Yahoo
20-05-2025
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- Yahoo
✅Rocchi backs VAR: "Punish Bisseck handball, no Napoli penalty" 🧐
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇮🇹 here. In the usual appointment with Open Var on DAZN, Gianluca Rocchi, Serie A referee designator, analyzed the most controversial episodes of the 37th matchday. Spotlights focused particularly on Inter-Lazio and Parma-Napoli, with the publication of the complete dialogues between the field and the VAR room. In the 87th minute of Inter-Lazio, Bisseck touches the ball with his arm in the area, causing the 2-2 penalty. A decision that sparked protests, especially from the Nerazzurri. But Rocchi confirmed the correctness of the call: "We start from the non-punishability, but Bisseck brings his arm towards the ball and therefore the penalty is to be assigned. Chiffi's position is not the best, he loses the dynamics of the touch. I understand it's hard to accept, but the review is correct." In the video, the VAR is heard advising the referee: "He makes a movement, but come and evaluate it," while Chiffi decides after the first image. On the field, there is also a tense exchange with Barella: "We're playing our lives here," says the Inter midfielder. "So are we," the referee replies. Key episode also in Parma, where Lovik commits a foul on Neres, originating a penalty then revoked for a previous contact between Simeone and Circati. Rocchi praised the review: "Review done really well, they demonstrate that they have understood the procedural way. First, they go to the penalty that was to be conceded without discussion. Very good in searching for the foul in the action, Doveri proposes the review in a correct manner." Rocchi added a significant passage on the climate on the field and the recent refereeing philosophy: "You can perceive the tension that is on the field, we receive criticism as is normal. But the boys manage to remain calm and lucid. This clip is very explanatory. We have worked very well both from a procedural and technical point of view. On the field, the referee is very instinctive, you don't think much, you are very concentrated on the event, you know that in the final minutes your decisions weigh more. The speech, the indication, especially since January, has been: 'let's give important penalties', we can't afford half penalties and half decisions.'" 📸 NICOLO CAMPO - AFP or licensors
