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REFEREE CHIEF APOLOGISES TO JUVENTUS AFTER "ABSURD" PIERRE KALULU RED CARD ERROR
Inter beat 10-man Juventus 3-2! Read about Zielinski’s winner and the "absurd" Kalulu red card that has sparked a Serie A crisis.
Inter Milan and Juventus cranked up their old rivalry again on Saturday night, and man, it was wild. The match exploded into drama, with Inter snatching a 3-2 win after Piotr Zielinski hammered in a stoppage-time goal against a Juventus squad left with just ten men.
Juventus lost Pierre Kalulu in the first half after he picked up two pretty questionable yellow cards. Inter’s players didn’t hide their delight; they celebrated while Juve fumed. You could see the frustration boiling over, both on the pitch and off. Juventus made it very clear they were furious about the officiating.
At halftime, Juventus manager Luciano Spalletti, along with directors Damien Comolli and Giorgio Chiellini, stormed over to referee Federico La Penna. They weren’t quiet about it, either. All three were animated, shouting as they marched towards the dressing rooms, making sure La Penna knew exactly how they felt about Kalulu’s red card.
Kalulu tried to plead his case, insisting he was innocent, but it didn’t matter. The damage was done.
The anger didn’t stop there. Spalletti refused to speak to the media after the match, leaving Comolli and Chiellini to vent for him. Chiellini didn’t hold back on Sky Sport Italia. “We can’t talk about football after what happened today,” he said, clearly still seething. “This was completely unacceptable. It doesn’t matter if it happens to us or anyone else; VAR has to change after this. It’s not acceptable for so many errors to keep happening, especially in big games.”
Chiellini pointed out that Juventus, and plenty of other teams this season, have been saying since the beginning that Serie A’s refereeing just isn’t good enough. “This is what we’ve shown the world tonight,” he added. “It’s been happening to too many teams, and we have to stop messing around and actually change something in Italian football.”
Kalulu, as he left the field, even made a VAR gesture, which you can’t do, especially after a second yellow. But VAR didn’t step in, which just made Juve even angrier. Chiellini kept going: “Clubs have been complaining all season that the infrastructure just isn’t up to Serie A’s standards. Whether it’s poor training or just not being good enough, the referees aren’t at the level they should be.”
He even called out Gianluca Rocchi, Italy’s referee chief. “If Rocchi keeps saying he’ll step down, then let’s see if he actually does. Last week, Genoa’s De Rossi complained; before that, it was Roma’s Gasperini and Napoli’s Conte. We’re not the first, and we won’t be the last. Something’s broken, and the protocol has to change. Tonight proved it. Referees are human, just like players and coaches, but La Penna clearly wasn’t up to this game.”
Comolli, echoing Chiellini, called it “embarrassing” on Sky Sport Italia. “As a club, we feel embarrassed. From the owners to the fans, the players, and the coach, it can’t happen again. But it keeps happening, over and over. Tonight summed up the whole season. The whole world was watching, and it was just embarrassing.”
He also admitted nobody from Juve spoke to La Penna after the match. “No, we didn’t talk to him. It’s tough to accept this kind of injustice,” Comolli said. “We have to speak up. I talked to Luciano, Francois, and Giorgio. I didn’t talk to the players; I just told them ‘well done’ because they fought hard. But honestly, football wasn’t the main story tonight. The coach is frustrated and disappointed. It’s just not acceptable.”
SAN SIRO CALLING: WHY WALTER ZENGA WANTS GUGLIELMO VICARIO TO LEAD INTER MILAN
Inter Milan eye Guglielmo Vicario! Discover the latest on the Italian's potential Serie A return and Sommer's contract situation.
Vicario Linked With Inter Move as Tottenham Spotlight Intensifies
Lately, talk around Vicario’s future at Tottenham just won't quiet down, especially now that a legend in Italian football has weighed in. Inter Milan is looking at their goalkeeping options for the summer, and Vicario’s name keeps popping up.
Walter Zenga, a San Siro icon, thinks the Tottenham keeper should top Inter’s list if they decide to move on from Yann Sommer. Zenga’s comments come as people keep questioning whether Inter’s veteran No. 1 is still the answer, even with all his experience.
Zenga’s Take Turns Up the Heat
Zenga walked a fine line; he backed Sommer’s track record but made it clear that big clubs always need to think ahead.
He told Gazzetta dello Sport, “Honestly, if you focus on a keeper’s mistakes, you’ll never get past them. Yann’s a guarantee. He’s got loads of quality and experience.” When asked what sets Sommer apart, Zenga didn’t hesitate: “Self-control. Nothing shakes him.”
That respect for Sommer is obvious, but with his contract winding down, Inter can’t avoid the question of who comes next.
The Italian Shortlist
Pressed on replacements, Zenga went straight for Italian names.
“If you want an Italian keeper, Vicario and Marco Carnesecchi are up front, then Elia Caprile.”
So, Vicario’s right in the mix for Inter, along with Atalanta’s Carnesecchi and Cagliari’s Caprile. These three are all part of a new wave of Italian goalkeepers making their mark through steady performances at home.
Vicario’s Time at Tottenham
Vicario joined Tottenham for £17.2 million, stepping into the shoes of longtime captain Hugo Lloris. Early on, he stood out for his quick reflexes, loud instructions, and real command in the box.
This season’s been tougher, though. People have pointed out shaky distribution under pressure and a struggle with the physical side of the Premier League. Plus, an ankle fracture kept him out for three months and broke his rhythm.
Even with those bumps, Spurs still see Vicario as a key part of their squad as they move forward. His shot-stopping numbers look good, and he’s comfortable playing out from the back, just what Tottenham wants in their style.
CESC FABREGAS BLASTS MORATA AFTER SHOCKING TWO-MINUTE RED CARD AGAINST FIORENTINA
Cesc Fabregas tells Alvaro Morata to "change careers" after a red card vs Fiorentina. Read the full Como vs Fiorentina report here.
Cesc Fabregas didn’t hold back after Como’s 2-1 loss to Fiorentina on Saturday, firing a scathing shot at striker Alvaro Morata. Morata, brought on as a sub in the second half, completely lost the plot, getting two yellow cards in as many minutes, and suddenly, Como were down a man, chasing a game they just couldn’t save. Fabregas, furious after the final whistle, went as far as to say Morata should “change careers.”
Morata’s night really went off the rails. He came on in the 57th minute; Como were already 2-0 down at Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia. With so much at stake, the pressure was on. Como needed points for a shot at Europe, and Fiorentina was fighting to stay up. Fabiano Parisi’s own goal cut the deficit to 2-1 in the 77th minute, so Como had hope. But then Morata lost his cool. First, he argued himself into a yellow in the 88th. Then, just a minute later, he headbutted Luca Ranieri off the ball. Ranieri went down, and Morata got his second yellow. Off he went, leaving his team hanging in the dying moments.
Fabregas, who knows Morata well from their Chelsea days, couldn’t believe what he saw. He ripped into him in front of reporters: “Provocation is part of football. If you can’t handle it, you need to find another job. He’s experienced; I expect more from him. The line between winning and losing is razor-thin. I don’t want excuses. We need to play our game, not worry about what others are saying.”
Fabregas was also frustrated with the whole team. “I’m annoyed I couldn’t get the message across about how important this match was. I shared my experience all week, maybe too much, but it wasn’t enough. We’re a young team. The second half barely felt like football. Still, you have to show the right energy and focus. I feel bad as a coach that I couldn’t get this through to them. Maybe the problem was in our heads. Our attitude was wrong. We’ve got to want it more. The first half wasn’t great; the second half, honestly, didn’t even feel like football.”
Morata’s really been struggling since landing in Como on loan from AC Milan. He’s bounced around Europe, Real Madrid, Chelsea, Atletico, now Milan and Como, but never truly settled anywhere. That big £70 million move to Chelsea didn’t work out: 24 goals and six assists in 72 games, and then he was gone. At Como, he’s barely played, with just one goal and two assists in 18 matches, mostly playing backup to Tasos Douvikas. Now, with his latest red card mess, he’s not making life any easier for himself. Fabregas’s criticism stings, but he’s not wrong. Morata should be leading by example at this point in his career.
Things aren’t much better for Morata with Spain. Luis de la Fuente dropped him from the national team last October for the first time since 2018. That’s a big deal, especially for a player who captained Spain to Euro glory in 2024. Missing out on the World Cup squad this summer in the US, Canada, and Mexico would be huge news. If Morata wants back in, he needs to sort himself out at Como and get back on track. Off the pitch, it’s been tough too; he just split from his wife, Alice Campello. Right now, nothing’s going Morata’s way, and time’s running out for him to turn things around.
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