FIGC: Andrea De Marco named referee-club liaison for Serie A and B | OneFootball

The FIGC has officially appointed Andrea De Marco as the liaison for relations between the National Referees Commission (Can) and the Serie A and Serie B clubs.

FIGC, Andrea De Marco appointed as liaison for relations between referees and Serie A and B clubs

The goal is to strengthen institutional and technical dialogue between the refereeing world, led by referee selector Gianluca Rocchi, and the clubs of Italy’s top two leagues.

The former international referee from Sestri Levante, who boasts extensive experience on both national and international fields, will be responsible for ensuring constant communication, technical updates, and operational collaboration throughout the entire sports season.

A strategic role to reduce tensions and improve dialogue

The Football Federation emphasized that this new role was created to encourage direct discussion between the parties, reduce tensions during periods of heightened pressure, and help foster an atmosphere of respect and calm around refereeing decisions.

De Marco’s duties will not be limited to managing formal relations: he will also need to facilitate understanding of refereeing directives, explain regulatory interpretations, and receive any requests or feedback from the clubs.

Gravina: “Dialogue is the foundation for the growth of Italian football”

The president of the FIGC, Gabriele Gravina, commented on the appointment as follows:

“The growth of the Italian football system is built through dialogue and expertise. This decision aims to enhance a collaborative relationship among the leading figures in our movement, reintroducing a key role in the dialogue between referees and Serie A and B clubs.”

With this appointment, the FIGC aims to strengthen the relationship of trust between the refereeing class and the clubs, relying on a figure of proven experience and recognized credibility in the national football scene.

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