What controversial decisions did referee Marco Di Bello make in the Udinese vs. Inter match?

Di Bello made controversial calls including a questionable handball and a disputed yellow card for a clean tackle.

How did Italian media react to the referee's performance in the Inter Milan game?

Italian media widely criticized Marco Di Bello's officiating, calling it a 'blackout' and highlighting serious errors.

Could VAR intervene in the referee's yellow card decision during Udinese vs. Inter?

No, VAR could not intervene as protocol does not allow reviews for yellow cards.

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Referee's 'Blackout' Sparks Outrage in Inter Milan Win

18 Jan

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Summary

Referee Marco Di Bello's decisions caused controversy late in the match.
A disputed yellow card for a clean tackle angered both Inter and Udinese.
Italian media widely criticized the referee's performance as a 'blackout'.

Referee's 'Blackout' Sparks Outrage in Inter Milan Win

Italian newspapers have voiced strong criticism of referee Marco Di Bello's officiating during Inter Milan's narrow 1-0 away win against Udinese. The match, largely controlled by the referee without incident, saw a surge in tension during the 68th minute due to a series of contentious calls.

These decisions included an alleged handball by Kabasele, which Italian papers immediately questioned. The most disputed moment involved a challenge where Inter's Carlos Augusto appeared to make a clean tackle on Udinese's Davis, yet Di Bello issued a yellow card to the Inter defender. This sparked protests from both sides.

While VAR could not review the yellow card, the press collectively described the referee's performance as a "blackout." Despite not altering the final score, these perceived serious mistakes significantly undermined the overall management of the game.