FIGC-AIA Summit. The Train of Professional Referees Has Started
The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) is advancing towards professionalizing referees, following a meeting in Rome to discuss transforming Serie A and B referees into an independent legal entity funded by FIGC and the leagues.
The Big Clubs' Revolt
The Serie A clubs are voicing their discontent over repeated officiating mistakes, prompting planned discussions to reform arbitration in Italian football.
Referees, after the mistakes, changes are coming: here is the reform for professionalism. And Gravina scolds the AIA
The Italian football refereeing system is undergoing reforms in response to recent mistakes, with significant criticism directed at the AIA by Gravina.
Kalulu-Bastoni, the proposal from the Football League arrives: 'Time limit for VAR review'
The Italian Football League proposes a one-minute time limit for VAR reviews to minimize referee controversies, set for discussion at a meeting on March 23.
Rocchi: "The referee made a mistake, but many are trying to trick us..."
Gianluca Rocchi, head of Italian referees, responds to accusations regarding a referee's decision, asserting broader issues within the league.
Gasperini and the trend of simulation: "There are those who teach how to fake"
Gasperini criticizes the hiring of former referees to teach players how to simulate fouls in football.
Referees, President Zappi banned for 13 months: a final sentence is needed for dismissal
Antonio Zappi, President of the Italian Referees Association, has been suspended for 13 months by the federal court for pressuring officials to resign from their roles.
Referees, President Zappi on trial: if convicted he risks disqualification
President Zappi of the Italian Referees Association is on trial accused of coercing two C and D series designators to resign by offering them undisclosed sums of money.
Referees in turmoil after Napoli-Verona and Lazio-Fiorentina: what is happening
Recent controversies surrounding refereeing decisions in Italian football highlight ongoing debates over the effectiveness of VAR and the impact of officiating on match outcomes.
Capello said that the referees are mafia. Now he explained what he meant
Legendary Italian coach Fabio Capello clarified his controversial statement referring to referees as a 'mafia' organization after facing backlash in Italy and Spain.
Capello on referees: They are the mafia, former players must be in the VAR room
Legendary Italian coach Fabio Capello sharply criticized modern football refereeing, labeling the officiating organization as a 'mafia' and suggested including former players in VAR decision-making to improve the technology.
Referees: They are the mafia
Legendary Italian coach Fabio Capello has sharply criticized modern football refereeing, calling the officiating organization a 'mafia' and proposing the involvement of former players in decision-making to improve VAR technology.
Dear football, I write to you
A critical letter addressing the flaws in Italian football, highlighting issues such as fake standings and poor management by referees and league officials, compounded by bizarre match choices and missed World Cup qualifications.
Referees in the storm, Rocchi threatens resignation. And political tensions shake the AIA
Italian referees are facing severe criticism over their performance, culminating in Rocchi's ultimatum threatening resignation if their integrity is doubted.