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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…

Former referee and AIA commissioner Luigi Agnolin says that Claudio Lotito chose the wrong time to speak, and that eliminating referee errors is ‘utopian’. The storm over the Italian officiating…

AIA President Marcello Nicchi hits out at FIGC counterpart Carlo Tavecchio for his decision to favour the clubs over the referees. The President of the Referees’ Association was furious over…

Marcello Nicchi, President of the Italian Association of Referees (AIA), speaks categorically against the calls for an 'integral draw' of referees. The protest was kick-started by Lazio President Claudio Lotito,…

Aurelio De Laurentiis released a statement hitting back at referees after “grave errors” in Napoli-Juventus. The 3-1 result at the Stadio San Paolo on Sunday night sparked controversy, as did…

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…

Former referee Paolo Casarin has criticised the President of the Italian Referees’ Association after his defence of Gianluca Rocchi. Rocchi has attracted criticism for his handling of Juventus’ 3-2 victory…

The President of the Italian Referee’s Association has defended Gianluca Rocchi’s handling of the recent Juventus-Roma clash. The President of the Italian Referee’s Association has defended Gianluca Rocchi’s handling of…

La Repubblica have revealed that Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis caused a furore at Monday’s FIGC presidential election. Members of the Italian football community convened in Rome earlier this week…

Italian referees have announced more protection for goalkeepers, the vanishing spray and a clampdown on racism. The AIA (Italian Referees’ Association) had its get-together at Sportilia and discussed the common…

Marcello Nicchi believes that former Serie A referee Pierluigi Collina has the credentials to stand for the role of FIGC President. The Italian Football Federation are in line to shortly…

President of the Referees’ Association Marcello Nicchi backs the use of vanishing spray and video replays. The World Cup in Brazil has seen innovation with the introduction of goal line…

A decision over who will replace Cesare Prandelli as Italy Coach may not be made until the middle of August. The Italian Football Federation’s board are due to meet at…

The President of the Italian Referees Association says he does not have the power to push through change in the way video technology is used. Referees around the peninsula have…

Head of the Referees’ Association Marcello Nicchi says Serie A sides complain about match officials to deflect attention away from themselves. Rhetoric in recent weeks has returned to the men…

President of the Italian Football Referees’ Association Marcello Nicchi is very much against introducing television replays into Italian football. On from successive weekends that have seen contentious decisions in Serie…

Mario Balotelli threatened to walk off the field if he hears racist abuse, but the Referees’ Association warned he “will be sent off.” Mario Balotelli threatened to walk off the…

Head of the Italian Referees' Association Marcello Nicchi has claimed that the game has to be hard on racism. The game between Milan and Roma was temporarily suspended last weekend…

“Paolo Tagliavento will pay for his mistakes” in Juventus-Inter, confirmed the chief of the Referees’ Association. “Paolo Tagliavento will pay for his mistakes” in Juventus-Inter, confirmed the chief of the…

Former referee and current President of the Italian Referees’ Association Marcello Nicchi believes Milan didn’t score a second goal in Catania in Week 30. Former referee and current President of…