image thumb19 No Social Media for Italian Soccer referees

While almost everyone would love to utilize the social networks to their maximum potential, football referees are facing tough times. Referees have been asked to not participate in conversations over the social networks by the new president of the Referee’s Association in Italy. This is one of the many rules of privacy that Marcello Nicchi, the new president rolled out after taking position last month. Although the rules in Italy do forbid such communications by referees even after the game, it sounds a bit harsh to them as they are barred from sharing on what they have an expert opinion. Sad, but if any referee does break this law he will face the Disciplinary Commission.