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Domenico Messina is AIA's new director of technology. AIA authorities have issued a notification in this regard. The announcement states: "The National Committee of the Association Italiana Arbitration (AIA), in accordance with the recently adopted restructuring plan and Article 10 (b) of the organization's rules, has appointed Domenico Messina as the new Director Technology. He will start working in this new position on July 1, 2026. The new Director Technology will be responsible for enhancing the skills of referees at the national level, overseeing their training and development. The AIA Committee aims to appoint Messina to this position, A person who is internationally recognized for technical development and training, and who has an in-depth knowledge of Italy's refereeing system, some information about his professional life as a referee and observer: from 1995 to 2007 he refereed 192 matches in the highest level league (A series) from 1998 to 2007 Member of Cannes B (Professional League) from 2011 to 2014. Member of Cannes (National) Committee from 2010 to 2023. Observer of Cannes and Confederation since 2008. He was a trusted member in the management of Referee Committees of various countries, such as the Referee Committees of Cyprus and Serbia. Some honors for Messina: Giorgio Bernadi Award in 1996. Giovanni Mauro Award in 2001. Claudio Pieri Award in 2021.