Interim designator Dino Tommasi sends ‘message of solidarity’ to ousted predecessor Rocchi

Dino Tommasi made his first public appearance as interim referees' designator for Serie A and Serie B on April 28, 2026, using the occasion to express solidarity with his ousted predecessor Gianluca Rocchi amid controversy surrounding Italian officiating. Tommasi was recently appointed by the national referees' committee to oversee match official appointments and debuted in the role during a broadcast of Open VAR. Rocchi had previously been removed from his position following a controversy that has shaken the Italian refereeing system.