Max Saccani receives Panathlon Gianni Brera Fair Play Award

Former referee Max Saccani has been awarded the 2026 Panathlon Gianni Brera Fair Play Award for his career. The ceremony took place in Povegliano Veronese as part of a traveling event series.

The award was presented by a jury chaired by former international referee Paolo Casarin, featuring members from the fields of sport, culture, and journalism. The event, centered on the theme of the ‘Right to Memory,’ also honored Olympic shooter Roberto Di Donna and journalist Stefano Bizzotto.

Additional highlights included the presentation of Paolo Casarin’s book, ‘Vita e pensieri di un arbitro,’ and a roundtable discussion regarding the current state of radio and television journalism featuring Furio Zara, Casarin, and Bizzotto. The traveling event is scheduled to continue in Milan on September 21 and conclude in San Zenone al Po on November 15.