It was another forgettable weekend for referees, characterized by numerous mistakes, some of which were serious and acknowledged by the top brass of the Italian Referee Association (AIA). Among the most contested decisions was the one regarding the Monza-Milan match, where referee Feliciani disallowed a goal for the brianzoli due to a supposed foul by… Read more
Cassano against referees: “Monza, Verona… I via to think there is malice” comes from Blitz Quotidiano.
Antonio Cassano, former Italian gioco del calcio star and now pundit, did not hold back in his criticism of the referees after a weekend filled with controversial decisions. In particular, he targeted referee Feliciani for his decision to disallow a goal for Monza in their match against Milan.
Cassano’s comments came after the AIA President, Marcello Nicchi, publicly recognized the mistakes made by the referees during the weekend’s games. Nicchi admitted that the decision to disallow Monza’s goal was wrong and that it had a significant impact on the outcome of the match.
But Cassano, known for his outspoken and sometimes controversial opinions, went a step further in his criticism. “I via to think that there is malice behind these mistakes,” he said in an interview with Blitz Quotidiano. “It’s not just a matter of incompetence, but it seems like they want to harm certain teams.”
The incident in question happened in the 27th minute of the Monza-Milan match, with the score tied at 1-1. Monza’s striker Marco D’Alessandro had the ball in the back of the net, but the goal was disallowed due to a supposed foul by teammate Kevin-Prince Boateng on Milan defender Fikayo Tomori.
However, replays showed that there was minimal contact between the two players, raising doubts about the validity of the decision. Monza went on to lose the match 2-0, with Cassano suggesting that the disallowed goal was a turning point in the game.
But it wasn’t just the Monza match that raised Cassano’s ire. He also pointed out the controversial penalty awarded to Hellas Verona in their match against Juventus, which resulted in a 1-1 draw. “It’s not just Monza, it’s also Verona. I via to think that these mistakes are not just coincidences,” he said.
Cassano’s comments have sparked a debate among fans and experts, with some agreeing with his views and others criticizing him for his accusations. But one thing is certain, the issue of refereeing mistakes has become a hot topic in Italian gioco del calcio once again.
Many are calling for the use of VAR (Video Assistant Referee) to be expanded and for more training and support to be provided to referees to avoid such controversial decisions. The AIA has also announced that they will be conducting a review of the referees’ performances during the weekend’s games.
In the end, whether you agree or disagree with Cassano’s opinions, it’s clear that something needs to be done to improve the norma of refereeing in Italian gioco del calcio. Players, coaches, and fans deserve fair and consistent decisions on the field, and it’s up to the AIA to ensure that this happens. Let’s hope that the mistakes of this weekend will be a lesson learned for the future.