Serie A: Refcam debuts in Juventus v Inter for first time | OneFootball

Serie A is gearing up for a historic day in technological innovation. During the Juventus–Inter match, scheduled for Saturday, September 13 at 6:00 PM at the Allianz Stadium in Turin, the Refcam will make its official debut in Italy. This state-of-the-art micro-camera is designed to offer a new perspective: that of the referee.

Serie A, Refcam debuts: Juventus-Inter will be the first match with the "referee's eye" camera

The Refcam is an ultra-light micro-camera (weighing just 6 grams) mounted at the base of the microphone headset of the first match official. It will be used in various phases of the event: during warm-ups, live during the match, in the preparation of free kicks, and in other particularly significant game situations. The footage collected will also be available as an isolated feed for VAR and for potential high-impact replays.

A step forward for refereeing technology

“The introduction of the Refcam in our league represents another step in the path of innovation that we are pursuing with consistency and determination,” stated Luigi De Siervo, CEO of Lega Serie A. “The goal is to offer the public a more immersive experience, showing the real perspective of the referee during game actions while ensuring greater transparency in decisions.”

A project in line with FIFA and IFAB

Serie A is among the European leagues selected for this trial, which has already been successfully tested in the recent FIFA Club World Cup. The initiative complies with the protocols established by FIFA and IFAB and is part of a broader strategy aimed at enhancing television viewing and the global promotion of the Italian championship.

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