- 11:34Rome Gears Up for Pope's Funeral: 4,000 Police, Snipers, and Drones for 200,000 Faithful
- 08:37Pope Francis' final journey to St. Peter's Basilica ahead of his funeral
- 08:20Morocco prioritizes sustainable water management amid climate challenges
- 13:32Funeral of Pope Francis: A Global Farewell
- 11:35Farewell to Pope Francis: A Global Voice for Peace and Justice
- 14:32Pope Francis calls for Gaza ceasefire during brief Easter address
- 08:40UN voices deep concern over US strikes on Yemeni oil port
- 09:05Trump and Meloni seek common ground on EU tariffs and Western unity
- 10:34Trump tariffs kick in, spurring more market carnage
-
Weather
![]()
17.3°C/22°C
-
Saturday
![]()
15.8°C/19.9°C
-
Sunday
![]()
14.2°C/22.2°C
-
Monday
![]()
17.9°C/23.1°C
-
Tuesday
![]()
15.8°C/19.8°C
-
Wednesday
![]()
17.7°C/17.7°C
-
Prayer times
RABAT2025-04-25
Follow us on Facebook
Italy proposes new technology for football officiating
The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) has officially requested permission from major football governing bodies to test a new form of technological support for officiating, termed "Football Video Support" (FVS). This initiative aims to enhance the existing Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system.
Italy seeks to position itself as a pioneer in the technological evolution of officiating, proposing to the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) and the International Football Association Board (IFAB) to trial this new technology in the Serie C and Serie A women's leagues. Should the results prove favorable, there is potential for expansion to Serie D, as reported by local media.
The Football Video Support system can be requested by referees or coaches and involves reviewing specific game situations using replays when television coverage is available. According to the FIGC, this new system is designed to complement rather than replace VAR, offering a lighter and more cost-effective solution while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
If the trials yield positive outcomes, FVS could eventually serve as an additional tool alongside VAR in major international competitions. The overarching goal is to enhance fairness and accuracy in officiating decisions without imposing significant costs on less affluent leagues.
Comments (0)