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Referees to Explain VAR Calls to Fans in Italian Cup Showdowns

Referees will provide live explanations of VAR decisions to both fans in the stadium and viewers at home during the Italian Cup semi-finals and final, Serie A announced on Monday.

According to the league, the two-legged semi-finals—which include a high-profile Milan derby—and the final in May will serve as a testing ground for new audio technology that allows referees to communicate their decisions directly.

However, this technology will only be used to explain rulings following on-field reviews, where referees, prompted by the VAR control room, assess incidents using the pitch-side monitor.

Additionally, starting this weekend, Serie A matches will feature “VARDict” — a system that notifies fans via stadium big screens whenever a decision is under review or undergoing a lengthy VAR check.

Idoko Dennis

Idoko Dennis is a creative videographer/drone pilot and sport writer. He heads the sport desk and deputizes the head of Idoma TV

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