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Interim designator Dino Tommasi sends ‘message of solidarity’ to ousted predecessor Rocchi
TL;DR
Dino Tommasi, the new interim referees’ designator, publicly supported his ousted predecessor Gianluca Rocchi during his first appearance. This comes amid ongoing controversies in Italian officiating.
Key points
- Dino Tommasi is the new interim referees’ designator.
- He publicly supported Gianluca Rocchi.
- Rocchi was ousted amid officiating controversies.
- Tommasi made his debut during a broadcast of Open VAR.
- He oversees Serie A and Serie B appointments.
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Interim designator Dino Tommasi sends ‘message of solidarity’ to ousted predecessor Rocchi
Dino Tommasi used his first appearance as interim referees’ designator to publicly back his predecessor Gianluca Rocchi following the controversy that has shaken Italian officiating.
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Tommasi, recently appointed by the national referees’ committee to oversee Serie A and Serie B appointments, made his debut in the role during a broadcast of Open VAR.
The former official stepped in after Rocchi and his assistant Andrea Gervasoni chose to suspend themselves amid an ongoing investigation by the Milan prosecutor’s office.
FLORENCE, ITALY – MAY 23: Gianluca Rocchi former Italian referee and referee designator for the Serie A and Serie B championships during the FIGC Hall of Fame Event on May 23, 2022 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)
Stand-in Designator Tommasi: ‘Message of solidarity to Rocchi & Gervasoni’
Despite the uncertainty surrounding the situation, Tommasi sought to calm tensions and reinforce unity within the refereeing body. He made it clear that the group remains focused on maintaining consistency and professionalism during a crucial phase of the season.
He opened with a direct show of support, via TuttoMercatoWeb, explaining that “I want to send a message of solidarity to Gianluca and Andrea on behalf of the entire refereeing group, a strong message of closeness.”
Q&A
What did Dino Tommasi say in support of Gianluca Rocchi?
Dino Tommasi expressed a message of solidarity for Gianluca Rocchi during his first appearance as interim referees’ designator.
Why was Gianluca Rocchi ousted from his position?
Gianluca Rocchi was ousted amid controversy that has affected the integrity of Italian officiating.
What is Dino Tommasi's role in Italian football?
Dino Tommasi has been appointed as the interim referees’ designator for Serie A and Serie B appointments.
