Torino 2-2 Inter Milan – Ex Serie A Referee Slams Maurizio Mariani: “How Can Carlos Augusto Hand Be Considered Unnatural”

Despite initially refusing to point to the spot, Mariani changed his mind after reviewing the incident.

Mauro Bergonzi Slams Maurizio Mariani After Torino 2-2 Inter Milan Draw

Mariani would not have awarded a penalty had it not been for Paolo Mazzoleni’s call from the VAR booth.

Commenting on Mariani’s controversial penalty call, Bergonzi said: “There’s a cross from the left, Zapata’s header ends up hitting Carlos Augusto’s arm, and VAR official Mazzoleni sends Mariani to the monitor to review the footage.

“They watch it many times, and then Mariani announces that the arm is in an unnatural position.

“Honestly, I can’t tell you how it can be considered that; for me, it’s not a penalty,” the current Rai Sport commentator finished.

Mariani’s dubious call came amid another refereeing scandal in Serie A.

Indeed, numerous high-ranking officials, including former designator Gianluca Rocchi, are currently under investigation.

Needless to say, he has already stepped down from his role.

In addition to Rocchi, VAR supervisor Andrea Gervasoni is also under heavy scrutiny. The same applies to Daniele Paterna.