The opening ceremony of the Games, expected to be a triumphant occasion at the iconic San Siro, turned into a nightmare for the Italian broadcasting network Rai. Instead of celebrating the event, the ceremony was marred by major blunders, embarrassing errors, and unsuccessful censorship attempts. This discord during what was intended to highlight national pride has drawn criticism not just against the event organization but also against the network's leadership, particularly Paolo Petrecca, who assigned himself the task of covering the ceremony despite lacking the necessary experience.

The backlash intensified, leading to accusations of favoritism and mismanagement within Rai, especially coming from supporters of opposite political views who criticize the network's alignment with the ruling Meloni government. The situation has morphed into a political hot potato, with the term