GOAL reports uncorrected Serie A refereeing errors

Panorama reported that 21 refereeing errors had gone uncorrected after 11 matchdays of the 2026/2027 Serie A season, which then paused for another international break.

VAR policy and communication

GOAL said Daniele Orsato, the new head of the CAN, has opted for fewer VAR interventions than Gianluca Rocchi, leaving on-field referees to make even the more contentious decisions.

GOAL said there was no official communication channel like the previous season's Open VAR.

The decision involving De Bruyne's goal

GOAL said De Bruyne's goal followed a push on Vazquez, with no on-field review.

Two other penalty-area decisions

GOAL said Joao Mario clearly handled the ball in the box, but Colombo did not penalise him.

GOAL said Darmian tripped Thuram in the penalty area, but the Inter player was booked for diving instead of a penalty being awarded.