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Fiorentina President Rocco Commisso continues to criticise “arrogant” Juventus vice-president Pavel Nedved and referees. “If that was a threat, we’ll respond.” The 3-0 defeat in Turin on Sunday sparked controversy,…

President of the Referees Association Marcello Nicchi said officials are “to use his own term, disgusted” by Fiorentina patron Rocco Commisso’s comments. The Viola patron ranted furiously on live television…

The referees for Serie A week 21 have been announced, and Gianpaolo Calvarese has been given the derby match between Roma and Lazio. The 43-year-old will be the match official…

The referees for Serie A Week 17 have been announced, with Daniele Orsato handed Fiorentina-Roma and Luca Pairetto in charge of Inter-Genoa. It will be the second time Orsato has…

The referees for Serie A Week 16 have been announced, with Fabio Maresca given the top-four meeting between Cagliari and Lazio. The 38-year-old will take charge of his fifth Cagliari…

The referees for Serie A Week 15 are announced, with Michael Fabbri given Lazio-Juventus and Gianpaolo Calvarese officiating Inter-Roma Calvarese has been handed the whistle for when Roma travel to…

Spanish referee Carlos del Cerro Grande will be at the helm when Liverpool welcome Napoli to Anfield in the Champions League on Wednesday. Del Cerro Grande has overseen two matches…

Referees chief Marcello Nicchi has pledged to create a point of contact, which allows the most controversial VAR calls in Serie A to be “reported daily”. Coaches, captains and referees…

Players and coaches will meet referees on November 19 to scrutinise the performance of VAR in Serie A. The meeting was confirmed by FIGC President Gabriele Gravina on Tuesday, which…

The referees for Serie A Week 12 have been announced, with Fabio Maresca given Juventus-Milan on Sunday. The 38-year-old has been card-happy of late, pulling out red cards in each…

The FIGC has officially applied for Serie A clubs to be awarded five substitutions in matches. Serie A sides are currently entitled to use up to three of their 12…

Retired referee Paolo Casarin and former FIGC President Carlo Tavecchio claim VAR is being misused because there are “no clear protocols.” The technology has caused a great deal of controversy,…

The referees for Serie A Week 11 have been announced as Gianluca Rocchi is given the Derby della Sole between Roma and Napoli. Card-happy Rocchi has already booked 26 players…

Carlo Ancelotti slammed referee Piero Giacomelli after Napoli’s 2-2 draw with Atalanta for sending him off without just cause. “I feel under attack...” Ancelotti was sent straight down the tunnel…

A furious Aurelio De Laurentiis claims referees would be “peeling potatoes” if it was not for Serie A owners after Napoli’s controversial 2-2 draw with Atalanta. Napoli were denied a…

The referees for Serie A Week 10 have been announced as Piero Giacomelli oversee Napoli’s Champions League clash with Atalanta. Although he has yet to referee any of the above…

Referees chief Marcello Nicchi insists Matthijs de Ligt’s handball “was never a penalty” and urges fans to “stop coming to games” if they think otherwise. De Ligt drew controversy during…

Refereeing designator Nicola Rizzoli admits “the first two-three Serie A rounds were unsatisfactory,” including six errors despite using VAR. Rizzoli spoke to Sky Sport Italia after the opening seven games…

Former referee Paolo Casarin blasted the new handball rules and increased use of VAR. “Reason is dying in football and the referee is being delegitimised, but we must stop play…

Referees’ Association President Marcello Nicchi insists those responsible for racist abuse should be “thrown in jail,” but it is not up to the official. While in France this season, referees…