A new approach to the VAR system and rules in Italy’s Serie A...

Italian Serie A football has once again adopted important reforms: starting from the 2025/26 season, serious innovations in the video replay (VAR) system and a number of rules will be introduced, writes gazzetta.it. The main goal of these steps is to ensure maximum transparency and fairness for millions of fans at the stadium and in front of the TV, and to bring clarity to the ongoing debates around VAR.

According to the new procedure, after controversial decisions, referees will provide live explanations directly to both the stadium and the broadcast audience. This will not only make football even more open and understandable in the modern media environment, but also help restore fans’ trust. In recent seasons, especially in matches between “Inter” and “Roma,” decisions made through VAR have caused great controversy.

From the new season, there is another important innovation — the goalkeeper will be obliged to put the ball into play from the penalty area within eight seconds. If this limit is exceeded, the opposing team will be given an indirect free kick. Also, if a penalty shot is touched twice and goes into the goal, the goal will not be counted and the penalty will be retaken.

Distrust and criticism towards the VAR system have become one of the biggest problems in world football in recent years. According to “Gazzetta,” it is these changes that should restore fans’ confidence in justice and professional transparency, and usher in a new era in Italian football.

At the same time, through the new rules, not only technological, but also human factors in Serie A will be strengthened — communication between referees and fans will be increased. This will allow every decision to be directly heard and understood at the stadium.

Analysts believe these reforms will take a worthy place in European football and could become an important model for other national championships. With the new rules in VAR and other regulations, Serie A is expected to become an even stronger and more trustworthy football field. Read 'Zamin' on Telegram!