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Serie A President reacts to latest refereeing scandal: ‘Hasty conclusions out of place’
TL;DR
Serie A President Ezio Simonelli addressed the recent refereeing scandal involving Gianluca Rocchi, stating that hasty conclusions are unwarranted. Rocchi is currently under investigation following a complaint from former assistant referee Domenico Rocca.
Key points
- Serie A President Ezio Simonelli comments on refereeing scandal
- Gianluca Rocchi is under investigation for misconduct
- Investigation follows a complaint from Domenico Rocca
- Complaint was initially archived before being reopened
- Public prosecutor's office in Milan is handling the case
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Serie A President reacts to latest refereeing scandal: ‘Hasty conclusions out of place’
Lega Serie A President Ezio Simonelli has had his say on the latest refereeing scandal that has emerged in Italy, but says that he is unable to go into any major details, as is his duty.
Serie A chief responds to Rocchi refereeing controversy
On Saturday, news broke that referee designator Gianluca Rocchi is under investigation after a complaint was raised by former assistant referee Domenico Rocca back in May 2025. The complaint was originally archived, but has since been dug up and is being investigated by the public prosecutor’s office in Milan.
Rocchi reportedly received notice of an investigation on Friday (April 24) for his alleged involvement in sporting fraud, a particularly serious accusation that was not even brought up during Serie A’s infamous Calciopoli scandal.
Reports in Italy claim that Rocchi interfered with the VAR process during a Serie A match between Udinese and Parma on March 1, 2025 by banging on the window of the VAR booth and recommending an on-field review for a penalty during the game. There have also been claims that Rocchi sought to take referee Daniele Doveri off Inter’s most important matches towards the end of the 2024-25 campaign, with suggestions that Doveri was not a ‘favourable’ referee for the Nerazzurri.
Q&A
What is the refereeing scandal involving Gianluca Rocchi in Serie A?
Gianluca Rocchi, the referee designator, is under investigation due to a complaint from former assistant referee Domenico Rocca regarding potential misconduct.
Why did Serie A President Ezio Simonelli say conclusions are hasty?
Ezio Simonelli emphasized that it is premature to draw conclusions about the investigation, as he is limited in what he can disclose.
What are the details of the investigation into Gianluca Rocchi?
The investigation was prompted by a complaint filed in May 2025, which was previously archived but has now been reopened by the public prosecutor’s office in Milan.