Antonio Zappi, president of the Italian Referees Association, spoke at the Bearzot Award in Rome: `We are moving towards greater communication openness, aiming to make the decision-making process more accessible to viewers. Yesterday, I attended the futsal finals where Video Support was tested for the first time in Italy. Gravina has already requested its adoption for Serie C and women`s football. This system would not require a VAR room like the one in Lissone. In some countries, it has shown positive results in overturning incorrect referee decisions.`
`Is there a risk in being too transparent with spectators about behind-the-scenes aspects?`
`I hope there won`t be any undue influence. Experiments in the Carabao Cup have been successful, and as a rugby enthusiast, I hope we can import that culture into football.`
`Regarding the penalty decision against Italy last night, what is your opinion?`
`Yesterday, it was clear that the international colleagues felt it necessary to call back Marciniak because they believed they had identified a clear and obvious error. We must accept the decision even if it goes against national interest, as in this case.`
`So, this issue extends to everyone.`
`Like any regulatory maintenance, updates are necessary. IFAB is addressing this, with a meeting in Belfast a few weeks ago and another planned. However, what happened last night relates solely to the discretion of the referee`s decision, and we must accept it.`