Conte: ‘VAR challenges pointless’
Inter coach Antonio Conte has come out against the idea of VAR challenges. “There were situations that left those watching a little perplexed.” The top of the table showdown with…
Inter coach Antonio Conte has come out against the idea of VAR challenges. “There were situations that left those watching a little perplexed.” The top of the table showdown with…
Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini joined the debate over VAR, claiming the technology “has totally failed and ended up creating even more doubts than before.” The use of the Video…
Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis won’t rule out suing referees and the FIGC for damages in future. “An official who won’t view VAR is committing a sporting crime.” The patron…
Sampdoria boss Claudio Ranieri says his side were "built to play in a 4-3-1-2," and that the resentment towards referees in Italy "is an ugly thing." Ranieri’s side welcome Fiorentina…
Former referee Pierluigi Collina has claimed that the match officials must make decisions “as if VAR didn’t exist” and said it should work like a “parachute”. The chief refereeing commissioner…
Lecce President Saverio Sticchi Damiani understands Napoli’s frustration with VAR after the 3-2 result at the San Paolo. “There is a problem with the rules.” The Salentini emerged 3-2 winners,…
Napoli director Cristiano Giuntoli called the referee’s yellow card for Arkadiusz Milik and refusal to view it on VAR “unacceptable.” The incident occurred during Napoli’s 3-2 home defeat to Lecce,…
Former UEFA President Michel Platini is still opposed to VAR. “I said it from day one, football cannot be arbitrated by video.” Platini was speaking to Il Corriere dello Sport…
Gian Piero Gasperini believes Atalanta caused Inter huge problems and deserved all three points. “We cannot play this way in attack without taking risks.” Lautaro Martinez gave Inter the lead…
Roberto De Zerbi accused the referee of being “surgical” in decisions that damaged Sassuolo, including a “scandalous” penalty for Genoa. The Neroverdi were furious at several controversial incidents in the…
There is increasing confusion over VAR, as while an IFAB representative changes earlier comments, UEFA’s Roberto Rosetti insists offside must be “clear and obvious.” Video Assistant Referee technology is now…
The International Football Association Board has urged VAR officials not to be “too forensic” when judging offsides. “We need to stress ‘clear and obvious’ applies to every situation.” In Serie…
Italy are set to contest their qualifiers for the 2022 World Cup with VAR after UEFA agreed to adopt the technology in principle. Serie A was one of the first…
UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin has confessed that he isn’t a fan of VAR, calling it “a mess”. Video assistant referees have been gradually introduced to football over the last few…
Gianluca Rocchi has hit back at Napoli boss Carlo Ancelotti for suggesting VARs officiated Serie A games rather than the referees themselves. Ancelotti cut a frustrated figure at the recent…
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…
VAR will be rolled out to Serie B from next season after clubs voted unanimously for its application. VAR has already been used in the second tier, in last season’s…
FIGC President Gabriele Gravina urges greater transparency between referees, players and coaches regarding VAR decisions. "It would ease tension." The President was speaking at an event for the Italian press…
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…
Lorenzo Insigne apologised to Napoli fans after their 2-1 defeat to Roma. “We know that we can do better,” but continued to protest VAR decisions. The Partenopei are sliding further…