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“I’m proud of you all” – How Spalletti reacted to Inter-Juventus debacle Juventus head coach Luciano Spalletti was delighted with his players’ performance despite the defeat against Inter. The Bianconeri were the victims of a glaring refereeing mistake that impeded their game. Match official Federico La Penna showed Pierre Kalulu a second yellow card for allegedly blocking Alessandro Bastoni, even though the replays proved that the latter dived, and should have been sent off for simulation, according to Luca Marelli. For his part, Spalletti expressed his frustration when confronting the referee in the tunnel at half-time, accusing him of ruining Juve’s match. ........... We know what Spalletti told his players in private following the big debacle at San Siro. “I’m proud of you all,” said the Certaldo native to the heartbroken Bianconeri stars. ............ Despite being unfairly reduced to 10 men for the entire second half, Juventus defended valiantly and even threatened to take the lead on a few occasions. And when Francesco Pio Esposito finally broke their resistance, they managed to drag themselves back by scoring a shocking equaliser through Locatelli. ............ With the fiery Derby d’Italia now in the rear-view mirror, the Bianconeri immediately turned their attention to Tuesday’s crucial meeting against Galatasaray in the first leg of the Champions League play-offs. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/im-proud-of-you-all-how-spalletti-reacted-to-inter-juventus-debacle/

Moggi warns Inter Milan president: “This is when they started plotting against me” Fomer Juventus sporting director Luciano Moggi notes some similarities between the circumstances that led to his ousting and the current controversy surrounding Inter president Beppe Marotta. The 88-year-old was the architect of the Bianconeri side that was considered one of the most successful clubs in Europe in the 90s and the first half of the noughties. Moggi’s work was undone by the Calciopoli scandal that rocked Italian football in 2006. Juventus were relegated to Serie B and slapped with a point deduction, while the Monticiano native was punished with a sporting ban for life. ........... On Saturday, Juventus were the victims of a major refereeing blunder that culminated in their defeat to Inter, as Pierre Kalulu was unjustly sent off for a non-existent foul on Alessandro Bastoni. ............ “What happened yesterday was just a spark, but I repeat: the underlying problem lies elsewhere,” said the former director in his interview. ............ “No one wants to come to Italy anymore. Money can be one reason, but another is all these controversies, which do nothing but damage us. For weeks, people will be talking about this, not about football.” ............ “When they started calling me number one, that was the moment they began plotting to push me out. “Now Beppe Marotta is in the same situation — he’s currently the best of them all. They say he’s the mastermind behind all this (the refereeing incidents in Inter’s favour), but that’s not true. “He deserves respect for what he’s doing at Inter and for what he did at Juventus. If he had stayed in Turin, there wouldn’t be any debt by now, and Cristiano Ronaldo would still be at home. “But here, the best are not tolerated: the culture that prevails in Italy is to tear you down and destroy you if you have too much success.” ............ “Comolli and Chiellini were right to protest, but I would have done it in the appropriate forums. That’s where you need to be angry. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/luciano-moggi-beppe-marotta-juventus-inter-milan/

FIGC & AIA tensions flare as Gravina calls Rocchi after Inter-Juventus incident Tensions between Inter Milan and Juventus remain high following the controversial refereeing incidents in last night’s 3-2 victory for the Nerazzurri. In the hours after the match, John Elkann, CEO of Exor, reportedly contacted Gabriele Gravina to express Juventus’ dissatisfaction with the officiating. From the Bianconeri perspective, the handling of key moments during the game was deemed unacceptable. In particular, the moment that saw Pierre Kalulu given a second yellow card after a dive by Inter defender Alessandro Bastoni. Gravina, president of the FIGC, has since held discussions with refereeing chief Gianluca Rocchi to address the specific incidents. ........... The situation unfolds against a backdrop of instability within the AIA. ............ FIGC president Gravina is also understood to have raised broader concerns with Rocchi, particularly regarding repeated simulations during Inter-Juventus. According to FIGC sources, such behaviour risks influencing referees and increases the likelihood of mistakes, while also damaging the image of Italian football. ............ . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/figc-aia-tensions-flare-as-gravina-rocchi/

Juventus chief Elkann calls to protest at serious refereeing errors John Elkann, the President of Juventus owners Exor and heir to the Agnelli empire, personally called FIGC chief Gabriele Gravina to complain about ‘repeated refereeing errors.’ This is the latest stage in the angry protests that followed last night’s controversial 3-2 defeat to Inter, a game where Juve were down to 10 men for the entire second half. ........... Refereeing designator Gianluca Rocchi already apologised publicly and confirmed sending off Pierre Kalulu was the incorrect decision, as Alessandro Bastoni simulated contact, but as it was a second yellow card offence, VAR could not intervene. ............ As Luciano Spalletti and players did not speak to the media last night, Juventus sent directors Giorgio Chiellini and Damien Comolli to give post-match interviews instead. ............ It is reported Elkann “expressed grave dissatisfaction for the repeated and numerous refereeing errors, urging the authorities to find efficient solutions to improve the overall football system, and guarantee the integrity and credibility of Italian football.” In their complaints, Juventus have pointed out that this is only the latest in a long line of obvious errors that left clubs including Roma, Genoa, Lazio and Napoli furious. ............ . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/juventus-elkann-call-protest-refereeing-errors/

Juventus lose Holm for at least 4 weeks with new injury Juventus only just signed Emil Holm from Bologna, but he has already been ruled out for several weeks by a soleus muscle injury. The full-back came off the bench during last night’s 3-2 Serie A defeat to Inter at San Siro. At the final whistle, the player felt a twinge in his right calf and underwent radiological tests at the club’s medical centre this morning. This confirmed a low-to-medium grade myotendinous injury to the soleus muscle. ........... A formal statement notes Holm will have further tests in two weeks to determine the exact recovery time, meaning his absence will be at least a month. ............ The option to buy for Holm is €15m plus a further €3m in performance-related bonuses. ............ . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/juventus-lose-holm-for-at-least-4-weeks-injury/

La sapevate questa cosa sull'arbitro La Penna? Scandalo chiama scandalo. La mortificante direzione di La Penna ha avuto l'inevitabile effetto di riaprire quel cassetto che custodisce uno dei casi che ha esposto l'arbitro classe '83 al rischio di una squalifica a vita. Era l'ottobre 2021 quando la Commissione disciplinare d'appello dell'Aia si prounciava in secondo grado sulle presunte note spesa alterate da La Penna, oltre che da Fabrizio Pasqua. La Corte ridusse in quel caso la pena da 13 a 11 mesi per il primo e da 16 a 14 mesi per il secondo. Una riduzione che salvò la carriera di La Penna, considerato che il reintegro in organico è previsto solo in caso di squalifica non superiore ai 12 mesi. Insomma, un curriculum tutt'altro che da invidiare quello del direttore di gara che sabato 14 ha mortificato uno degli eventi più attesi della stagione.

Se Bastoni e gli altri interisti si comportano in maniera cosí arrogante vuol dire che sanno di essere intoccabili.

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MANUEL LOCATELLI 2-2

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