Premiere in amateur football: referees use bodycams

Premiere in amateur football: New bodycams are used in Solothurn. But there are also critical voices.

Referees in amateur football are increasingly being threatened. Some associations in Solothurn and Valais are using body cameras for protection. However, their use is controversial.

During the match between the SpVgg Unterhaching and Arminia Bielefeld, referee Fabienne Michel was equipped with a "Ref-Cam" on Sunday, which shows interesting insights into her work during the match. Radio traffic can be heard Among other things, she communicates the two penalty decisions for the Arminia towards the Hachinger players. Radio traffic with her assistants can also be heard, as well as clear announcements to the players on the cours…