The Lega Serie A has launched an experimental phase involving the audio broadcast of the referee’s voice, both at sports venues and during television broadcasts, exclusively during On-Field Reviews. The project will debut in the Bologna-Empoli and Milan-Inter matches, marking a turning point in refereeing communication.
Lega Serie A CEO Luigi De Siervo clarified the intent of the new measure: “We want decisions to be increasingly understandable and transparent to the public,” he said. This is a step toward greater public participation in the most talked-about moment of matches: the check at the monitor by the match director.
In addition to audio, VAR-related images and graphics will also be featured in a second initiative, scheduled for the 30th day of Serie A. The big screens in the stadiums will broadcast the VARDict signal live, i.e., graphics hitherto visible only on television, indicating the presence of a VAR check in progress or its possible duration. This implementation will allow spectators in the stands to more consciously follow the progress of referee reviews, bridging an often-criticized information gap.
