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Gianluca Rocchi warned VAR should be used as “a safety net for officials, but the referee must always make the decision.” The technology was introduced in Serie A two years…

Referees Association President Marcello Nicchi suggests officials could explain their decisions after games and club Presidents could watch matches together in the VAR booth. The introduction of the new technology…

The referees for the 2019-20 Serie A campaign are confirmed, with Luca Banti and Paolo Mazzoleni dropped due to their age. Banti [pictured] and Mazzoleni have reached the end of…

Referees chief Marcello Nicchi has insisted that ‘there’s little to change’ about VAR after a ‘very positive’ season of its use in Serie A. VAR has arguably come under scrutiny…

The referees for Serie A Week 38 have been announced, with Daniele Orsato handed the relegation playout between Fiorentina and Genoa. The two sides will be playing to stay up…

Referee designator Nicola Rizzoli thought it was a good season for Serie A officials. “The credibility of the beautiful game can be enhanced by technology.” The 47-year-old former ref spoke…

The referees for Serie A Week 37 have been announced, with Daniele Doveri given the top-three tussle between Napoli and Inter. Napoli are the team who have won the most…

The referees for Serie A Week 36 have been announced as Davide Massa is handed the clash between Roma and Juventus. This is the second time a Roma-Juve game has…

The referees for Serie A Week 35 have been announced, with Daniele Orsato given Friday’s Derby della Mole between Juventus and Torino. The match has been brought forward so it…

The referees for Serie A Week 34 have been announced, with Luca Banti given the Derby d’Italia between Inter and Juventus. Banti has yet to officiate an Inter game this…

The referees for Serie A’s Week 33 fixtures are announced as Marco Guida will take charge of Inter-Roma. No games are being played this Sunday due to it being Easter…

The referees for Serie A Week 32 are announced, with no Michael Fabbri and Milan-Lazio given to Gianluca Rocchi. Fabbri came under fire for his performance during Juventus’ 2-1 win…

It’s reported representatives of the Referees’ Association will meet with Milan to admit there were mistakes in the defeat to Juventus. According to Sky Sport Italia, AIA President Marcello Nicchi…

The referees for Serie A Week 31 are announced as Michael Fabbri will oversee Saturday’s showdown between Juventus and Milan. Fabbri has not officiated a Juve game this season, while…

The referees for Serie A Week 30 have been announced, with Davide Massa in charge of the crunch clash between Roma and Fiorentina. Roma were thrashed 4-1 by Milan at…

The referees for Serie A Week 29 have been announced, with Paolo Mazzoleni in position for Inter-Lazio on Sunday. Mazzoleni’s previous Inter games this season saw him controversially send off…

The referees for Serie A Week 28 are announced as Marco Guida is handed the Derby della Madonnina between Milan and Inter on Sunday. Guida is no stranger to big…

The referees for Serie A Week 27 are announced as Daniele Orsato will officiate the European clash between Fiorentina and Lazio. Fiorentina trail sixth-placed Lazio by five points, but Orsato…

Fixture changes in Serie A have been announced for this month and next as Juventus host Milan early evening on Saturday April 6. Lazio-Sassuolo on April 7 and the Ligurian…

The referees for Serie A Week 26 are announced as Paolo Mazzoleni is given the Derby della Capitale and Napoli-Juventus is entrusted to Gianluca Rocchi. Mazzoleni’s last big game saw…