Gianluca Rocchi cleared of VAR influence allegations in Italy

Gianluca Rocchi, former head of Serie A referees, and his deputy Andrea Gervasoni were cleared of sports fraud allegations by Milan prosecutors. The investigation, initiated in April, examined claims of influencing VAR decisions, particularly an incident involving a penalty review during a match between Udinese and Parma. Rocchi stepped down amidst the inquiry, with his attorney expressing satisfaction over the swift resolution. Documents from the Udinese-Parma match will be forwarded to the Monza Public Prosecutor’s Office for further assessment. The Serie A season is set to commence on August 23, 2026, with teams like Inter Milan looking to defend their title.

• 3:43 PMYahoo Sports — Former Serie A referee chief cleared after being accused of influencing VAR decisions