Referee Rocchi Probed for Serie A Match-Fixing Allegations

Refereeing designator Gianluca Rocchi is currently under investigation for alleged sporting fraud, according to recent reports. These allegations are partly centered on claims that Rocchi influenced the selection of referees to benefit Inter Milan during the 2024-25 season.

Specific accusations suggest Rocchi may have worked to remove referee Daniele Doveri from a Serie A match between Bologna and Inter on April 20, 2025, due to Doveri not being considered a favorable official for Inter. Andrea Colombo officiated that match instead. Furthermore, Rocchi faces claims of interfering with a VAR decision in a match between Udinese and Parma on March 1, 2025, by urging a review for a penalty.

Inter Milan's senior management met on Saturday to discuss the developing scandal. However, the club has reportedly decided against releasing a formal statement at this time, deeming it not the appropriate moment to address the issue without a full understanding of the facts. The club is said to be internally appalled but is striving to maintain player focus on the 2025-26 Scudetto title race. Inter also expresses doubts about certain claims, such as a clandestine meeting at San Siro on a matchday, and notes that the match allegedly influenced by removing Doveri resulted in a loss for Inter.