"The audio from the discussion between Marco Di Bello and the VAR team during Parma 2-2 AC Milan on Saturday has come to light. Calciomercato.com relay the findings from Open VAR, a DAZN program that analyses and recounts the various refereeing incidents that occurred during the most recent matchday in Serie A. In the studio, the ex-referee and current designator Gianluca Rocchi gave his take on key events."
"VAR: "He awarded the penalty. Check in progress." Referee: "I think he kicks him, but they're checking." VAR: "So look, he takes it like this... Stop him, slow him down for a moment. He puts his foot on the ground [the AC Milan player]. Let's see with his right leg behind." Referee: "I think he kicks it." VAR: "He puts his foot on the ground and we see the contact that is generated, if it is generated by the 56. The boots never touch.""
Audio reveals the exchange between referee Marco Di Bello and the VAR room over Alexis Saelemaekers' fall inside the box during Parma 2-2 AC Milan. VAR presented multiple camera angles and noted that the defender's boots never touched the ball. VAR observed Saelemaekers placing his foot on the ground and generating knee contact as he fell. VAR recommended an on-field review to consider overturning the penalty. Di Bello said he thought the defender kicked Saelemaekers, reviewed the footage, and then confirmed and upheld the penalty. The VAR reminded the referee that an announcement had to be made.
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