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AIA Confirms Rocchi, Unveils Slimmed Referee Pools and In-Stadium VAR

The revamp is designed to prepare a younger generation of officials for roles in UEFA and FIFA competitions.

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Overview

  • Gianluca Rocchi is officially retained as designator for Serie A and B after extending his contract through the next season.
  • Daniele Orsato is appointed to oversee refereeing in Serie C, marking his transition to Lega Pro leadership.
  • The association reduces its top-tier roster from 47 to 42 referees, cuts assistants from 84 to 76 and adjusts VMOs from 23 to 24 to boost assignment frequency.
  • Claudio Giuseppe Allegretta, Andrea Calzavara, Giuseppe Mucera, Nicolò Turrini and Andrea Zanotti are promoted to CAN A, reflecting a shift toward younger officials.
  • In-stadium VAR will roll out in Serie A this season and a lighter VAR system is planned for lower divisions to speed up match decisions.