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Referee's 'Blackout' Sparks Outrage in Inter Milan Win
18 Jan
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'.
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.
