VAR gets FIFA go-ahead
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…
Nicchi: ‘VAR will save time’
Serie A referees are ready to implement VAR technology and it “won’t ruin the flow of the game,” said AIA President Marcello Nicchi. It has been confirmed that Video Assistant…
Infantino: ‘VAR at 2018 World Cup’
FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirmed VAR (Video Assistant Referee) technology will be used at the 2018 World Cup in Russia. It will be used relating to goals, red cards, mistaken…
VAR in Serie A next season
The head of the Italian referees’ association says there will not be video technology in the Coppa Italia final, but it will be used in Serie A from next season.…
Coppa: VAR and change of date?
Tickets for the Coppa Italia final go on sale on Friday, but the date of the match may have to be changed. Juventus and Lazio will face each other at…
Deulofeu star of the show for Spain
Milan winger Gerard Deulofeu made a spectacular return to the Spain squad, winning a penalty and scoring in their 2-0 victory over France. Click here for the full match report…
Panico and VAR make history
Patrizia Panico made history as the first female Coach to lead a male Italian national team and her Under-16 squad saw a penalty revoked via video technology too. It was…
Serie A ‘ready for VAR’
The FIGC announced it is ready to implement VAR technology in Serie A from September if given the all-clear by FIFA. Video Assistant Referees involve two officials checking footage for…
Fenucci: ‘We must help referees’
Bologna executive Claudio Fenucci has joined those who have called for Video Assistant Referees after controversial decisions at the weekend. The Rossoblu were defeated by Sampdoria on Sunday, with the…
Nicchi ‘disappointed’ at ref errors
President of the Referees’ Association Marcello Nicchi confirmed Serie A will scrap goal-line officials if VAR is introduced and is “disappointed” at recent errors. The AIA chief spoke to La…
Infantino pushing for 48-team World Cup
FIFA President Gianni Infantino insists “the federations are all clearly in favour of a World Cup” with possibly 48 teams. Speaking at the International Sports Conference in Dubai, Infantino also…
‘VAR for Muntari ghost goal’
Italy boss Giampiero Ventura claims video assistance would have given Sulley Muntari’s ‘ghost goal’ against Juventus and “changed Serie A history”. Muntari’s header during Milan’s 1-1 draw with Juve in…
Ventura: ‘Best Italy yet to come’
Giampiero Ventura wants to “go to the World Cup and win it” and promises his best Italy is “yet to come”. The Azzurri are joint-top of Group G as they…
VAR test in Italy-Germany
Tonight’s friendly between Italy and Germany will be another opportunity to test VAR – Video Assistant Referee – technology. It kicks off at San Siro at 19.45 GMT. There have…
Busacca: ‘Historic day for referees’
Head of FIFA Refereeing Massimo Busacca is ready for “an historic day” as VAR technology is tested tonight in Italy-France. The international friendly kicks off at 20.00 UK time (19.00…
Italy-France hosts first VAR test
Video Assistant Referees will be tested for the first time in the Italy v France friendly in Bari on September 1. The new technology has entered the experimental phase and…
Serie A: video replays summit
FIGC President Carlo Tavecchio held a summit with Lega Serie A and B over the upcoming introduction of video replays. The International Football Association Board is introducing new regulations that…
Infantino: ‘VAR important’
FIFA President Gianni Infantino says video refereeing is “not easy, but important”. It was announced today that Italy will be one of the nations to trial Video Assistant Referees, starting…
Serie A to test video replays
The FIGC has announced that Italian football will test the use of video replays in officiating. The International Football Association Board [IFAB] “agreed in principle” last month to test the…