Feb 16 • 16:54 UTC 🇮🇹 Italy Il Giornale

Inter-Juve, referee La Penna files a report after death threats

Following the heated Inter-Juventus match, referee Federico La Penna has reported receiving death threats, prompting an investigation by the authorities.

The controversial Inter-Juventus football match, which concluded with a scoreline of 3-2 in favor of Inter, has escalated tensions between the two clubs over a contentious officiating decision. The incident in question involved the expulsion of Kalulu, which Juventus claimed was unwarranted and resulted from a simulation by Inter's Bastoni. This decision sparked severe verbal confrontations within the teams and their management, highlighting the intense rivalry between these historic clubs.

In the aftermath of the match, referee Federico La Penna took the step of filing a report with the postal police, citing death threats he received via social media following his officiating of the game. The threats have prompted the Rome prosecutor's office to initiate an investigation after receiving documentation of the insults and threats directed at the referee. This situation underscores the growing concern over the safety of officials in sports, particularly in high-stakes matches where emotions run high.

Looking ahead, sports judge Gerardo Mastrandrea is expected to address the controversies regarding the incidents that unfolded in the tunnel at San Siro during halftime. Notably, fierce protests from Juventus officials, including director Giorgio Chiellini and CEO Damien Comolli, aimed at referee La Penna after the controversial expulsion were captured on video, indicating that the rivalry and the stakes surrounding this match continue to permeate the narrative in Italian football.

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