Italian football referees to explain VAR decisions live

Gianluca Rocchi, the referee selector for Serie A and Italy’s second division, Serie B, said on Tuesday that starting next season, referees will be able to explain VAR-related decisions live to fans in the stadium.

“The big innovation next season will be on-field announcements,” Rocchi said.
“Referees will be allowed to explain decisions made after a VAR review directly to the crowd and to viewers on television.
“It’s a major step forward in communication, something we’ve been committed to through post-match TV explanations for years,” he added.
“Now, however, those explanations will happen in real time, in front of everyone.”

Via ANSA