Nicchi ‘disappointed’ at ref errors
President of the Referees’ Association Marcello Nicchi confirmed Serie A will scrap goal-line officials if VAR is introduced and is “disappointed” at recent errors. The AIA chief spoke to La…
Panels discuss video replays
Panels met this week to discuss introducing video replays into the sport to help referees and a fourth substitution. The two panels were set up to advise the International Football…
Extra refs plus goal-line technology
President of the Referees’ Association Marcello Nicchi claims goal-line technology “can co-exist” with extra officials. In Serie A goal-line technology should be introduced next season, but they do currently use…
Goal-line technology voted in
The Lega Serie A voted to introduce goal-line technology from 2015-16, but there are three systems available. The decision was made in today’s meeting of the 20 top flight clubs,…
‘Goal-line officials cause disasters’
Former referee Paolo Bertini says Roma's goal at Udinese should have been ruled invalid, but he still deplores the use of goal-line officials. The Giallorossi opened the new year with…
Strama: ‘Why was official over-ruled?’
Andrea Stramaccioni was livid after Udinese’s 1-0 defeat to Roma. “What is the goal-line referee actually for?” The Friulani were beaten by an early Davide Astori ‘phantom goal’, as the…
Garcia: ‘Ref has final say’
Rudi Garcia backed goal-line technology, but maintains Roma’s victory over Udinese was not so controversial. The 1-0 result was decided by a Davide Astori header that might not have entirely…
Controversial Roma take Udinese
Roma earned a hugely controversial win away to Udinese, as Davide Astori’s goal might not have crossed the line and there were penalty appeals. Click here for the full match…
Astori: ‘Ref over-ruled assistant’
There are more calls for goal-line technology after Davide Astori reveals the referee over-ruled his assistant in Udinese-Roma. Serie A have plans to introduce goal-line technology from the 2015-16 season,…
Goal-line tech ‘waste of money’
Referees Association President Marcello Nicchi insists goal-line technology in Serie A “would be a waste of money.” The calls for the technology to be introduced in Italy grew this weekend…
Zamparini: Why goal-line refs too?
Maurizio Zamparini has blasted FIFA for sanctioning the use of goal-line officials when technology is also due to come into effect. Maurizio Zamparini has blasted FIFA for sanctioning the use…
Zamparini: Why goal-line refs too?
Maurizio Zamparini has blasted FIFA for sanctioning the use of goal-line officials when technology is also due to come into effect. Maurizio Zamparini has blasted FIFA for sanctioning the use…