Buffon frustrated by VAR
Juventus captain Gianluigi Buffon is increasingly frustrated with VAR in Serie A. “It takes too long and it’s turning into water polo.” The Bianconeri have experienced this more than any…
Juventus captain Gianluigi Buffon is increasingly frustrated with VAR in Serie A. “It takes too long and it’s turning into water polo.” The Bianconeri have experienced this more than any…
Eusebio Di Francesco admits Roma “lost our shape” to allow Inter counter-attacks, but “we were great for 70 minutes and deserved to win.” The Giallorossi had taken the lead through…
Juventus Coach Max Allegri warned “we all need a period to adapt” to VAR technology after two controversial calls in the Genoa game. The Bianconeri had a penalty awarded against…
Benevento were heartbroken to see a last-gasp equaliser ruled offside using VAR, as Godfred Donsah’s solo effort gave Bologna victory. It was a chaotic first ever Serie A match at…
Nicola Rizzoli says Video Assistant Referees brought “great calm” this weekend, but admits “some mistakes were made”. The VAR review system was debuted in Week 1 of Serie A and…
Video Assistant Referees were used for the first time in Serie A this weekend, but perhaps unsurprisingly it hasn’t stopped controversies. In the opening game of the season, Cagliari were…
Carlo Tavecchio is “happy” with VAR in Serie A and has called for a reduction to 18 teams, as well as the return of relegation playoffs. VAR’s role has already…
Sinisa Mihajlovic felt the referee did not follow protocol when incorrectly disallowing Torino’s late winner at Bologna. The game ended 1-1, but in the opening round it already highlighted the…
Gigi Buffon said VAR is “a new technology to be welcomed without fear” after saving the first penalty awarded using this system. The Video Assistant Referee was introduced in all…
Massimo Rastelli felt a 3-0 defeat to Juventus was harsh on Cagliari and confirmed they’ll bring in Gregory van der Wiel from Fenerbahce. The Sardinians had the chance to equalise…
Max Allegri was critical of Juventus defending again in a 3-0 win over Cagliari and underlined the importance of Mario Mandzukic. The Croatian, Paulo Dybala and Gonzalo Higuain secured a…
Juventus swept Cagliari aside 3-0 in the League opener, but Gigi Buffon also saved the first Serie A penalty awarded via VAR. Mario Mandzukic got the first goal of the…
Serie A designator Nicola Rizzoli insists VAR will not affect the authority of referees as the final decision remains “only and exclusively” theirs. Serie A joins the Bundesliga in adopting…
Vincenzo Montella assured there is “no rush” for Milan to integrate their new stars, but isn’t happy with VAR technology after a defeat to Betis. The friendly at the Stadio…
Leonardo Bonucci wore the Milan captain’s armband for the first time, but they lost a tense friendly 2-1 to Real Betis with VAR decisive twice. The Rossoneri started summer signings…
Juventus players and staff attended a talk by Roberto Rosetti, to explain how the VAR system will work in Serie A this year. The Italian League has decided to implement…
Maurizio Sarri has no intention of being a Sir Alex Ferguson managerial figure at Napoli, but “I do hope to remain for a long time. It’s not my job to…
Chief of Italian referees Marcello Nicchi is sure the new VAR system will be welcomed by officials in Serie A this season. “Tests have been encouraging.” The use of video…
Serie A will begin using VAR technology in every game from the start of the 2017-18 season, abolishing goal-line referees. “We asked for a little understanding from the clubs, as…
The head of the Italian referees’ association confirms “FIFA has given us the go-ahead” for Video Assistant Referees. It was announced earlier this month that the technology would be used…