France, April 3 -- The central referee, Eric Wattellier, will be equipped with a microphone that will be remotely controlled by members of the VAR team supervising the match.

They will deploy the technology for Ligue 1+ viewers watching at home as well as supporters in the stands during the pre-match coin toss with the PSG and Toulouse captains.

It will also be switched on when the VAR team signals infringements that Wattellier and his three other officials have missed.

The move comes as part of a drive to give fans a better understanding of what takes place between officials. 

"By making exchanges between the central referee and VAR clearer, the system aims to enhance the experience for stadium spectators and TV viewers," said a...