Referees are rarely seen explaining decisions on camera, according to a recent interview with KNVB referee chief Raymond van Meenen, as reported by Voetbal International. Van Meenen believes in transparency, but thinks a reaction is necessary to add context. "More explanation could be given, but only in exceptional cases and when a situation is widely discussed," he explained.
Van Meenen has been more visible in the media since taking over, appearing in interviews to provide his technical perspective on disputed moments. "That's a deliberate choice," he said. "I'm more visible than my predecessor, without passing judgment. I believe in transparency. In a widely discussed situation, it can help to provide the technical vision of the situation."