Serie A arch-rivals Inter Milan and Juventus squared off in a controversial Derby d’Italia clash at Stadio San Siro on Saturday,
According to Gazzetta dello Sport via FCInterNews, tensions spilled over beyond the football pitch as Inter clinched a dramatic 3-2 victory.
Referee Federico La Penna made a dubious call in the first half, as he sent off Pierre Kalulu over a non-existent foul on Alessandro Bastoni.
Indeed, the Frenchman had been on a yellow card when the Inter center-back went down under what turned out to be a fair challenge.
However, La Penna booked Kalulu for the second time on the brink of halftime, leaving Juventus with ten men.
Unwilling to accept the referee’s decision, Juventus boss Luciano Spalletti lashed out at La Penna at halftime.
Furthermore, several Bianconeri officials, including Damien Comolli and Giorgio Chiellini, confronted La Penna in the tunnel.
Meanwhile, Riccardo Ferri, a member of Cristian Chivu’s staff, tried to interfere, which only escalated tensions further.
As a result, several high-ranking officials from both clubs are now facing a potential ban.
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