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Gazzetta: Referees were aware of Rocchi’s controversial referee selections
TL;DR
Referees were aware of Gianluca Rocchi's controversial selections during a meeting in Milan on April 2, 2025. Rocchi is under investigation for alleged sporting fraud related to VAR decisions and referee appointments favoring Inter.
Key points
- Referees were aware of Rocchi's controversial selections
- Meeting occurred on April 2, 2025, in Milan
- Rocchi is under investigation for alleged sporting fraud
- Allegations include influencing VAR decisions
- Referee appointments favored Inter
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Gazzetta: Referees were aware of Rocchi’s controversial referee selections
The latest updates claim that the referees heard by the public prosecutor’s office in Milan were aware of the controversial nature of the selections made by suspended referee designator Gianluca Rocchi in an alleged meeting in San Siro on April 2, 2025.
Report: Referees were aware of Rocchi’s controversial decisions
Rocchi is currently under investigation for alleged sporting fraud following suggestions that he influenced VAR decisions in certain league matches and appointed referees liked by Inter and avoided appointing those that were ‘unfavourable’ to the Nerazzurri towards the end of last season.
Rocchi is alleged to have attended a meeting in San Siro on April 2, 2025, on the day of the Coppa Italia semi-final first leg between Milan and Inter.
During that meeting, it is claimed that Rocchi decided to appoint referee Andrea Colombo for Inter’s Serie A match against Bologna on April 20, 2025, as Colombo was considered a ‘favourable’ referee for the Nerazzurri.
Additionally, Rocchi is said to have appointed Daniele Doveri for the Coppa Italia semi-final second leg between Inter and Milan, which would have made him ineligible to referee the final, even though Inter did not end up qualifying anyway. Doveri is among the referees considered ‘unfavourable’ for Inter.
Representatives from Inter have strongly denied these allegations, and several outlets inItaly report that Rocchi spoke exclusively to individuals involved in the refereeing world, and not from Inter circles.
According to the latest updates from La Gazzetta dello Sport, the other referees that have been heard by the public prosecutor’s office in Milan as part of the investigation into the refereeing scandal have ‘confirmed’ that they were aware of the controversial refereeing selections made by Rocchi this time last year, and that there was a general awareness of the situation among top-level officials.
Q&A
What are the allegations against Gianluca Rocchi?
Gianluca Rocchi is under investigation for allegedly influencing VAR decisions and favoring certain referees for Inter while avoiding others.
When did the meeting regarding Rocchi's referee selections take place?
The meeting regarding Rocchi's controversial referee selections took place on April 2, 2025, in Milan.
What is the significance of the referees' awareness of Rocchi's decisions?
The referees' awareness of Rocchi's controversial decisions raises concerns about the integrity of officiating in league matches and potential sporting fraud.
