Pierluigi Collina looks ahead, and he does so with the determination of someone who has been leading the global refereeing revolution for years. At the Serie A Festival in Parma, the president of the FIFA Referees Commission has charted the course of the future: less opaqueness, more transparency, but also entertainment. Because the football of tomorrow, according to Collina, must be closer to the public and clearer in its decisions.
“I don't follow 'Open Var' often because I'm often travelling, but I think it's a useful thing - he has declared - as long as they show all the episodes, without selections. Then people will understand that many decisions are absolutely normal, even when they seem controversial." But the real novelty will come at the next Club World Cup, where for the first time micro cameras positioned next to the referee's ear will be used.
An unprecedented, immersive point of view, designed to offer the viewer exactly what the referee sees on the pitch. “We want to spectacularize the television product - has explained Collina - imagine a goal seen from that perspective, with a unique perception: it can really increase the visual impact of the game”.
Article published on 7 June 2025 - 17:33
Vincenzo Scarpa, Journalist for Cronache della Campania and
Political Science student at the University of Naples Federico II.
Passionate about all types of sports, he loves to write and talk mainly about football.
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Collina's speech is interesting but I'm not sure if these changes can really improve the game. Some changes could also confuse fans instead of helping them understand decisions. It's a risk.