The controversy following Napoli-Inter does not appear to wish to finish. The Nerazzurri lose 3-1 on the Maradona, deserving the defeat particularly within the second half. Nevertheless, within the match evaluation, the can’t be ignored.
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An incorrect and likewise ugly dynamic to see, as a result of the whistle comes inexplicably a number of seconds after the intervention within the Inter space, with the guests launched on a counterattack. Varied replays confirmed Mariani’s error, making it one of many worst instances of use (or non-use) of VAR since this instrument got here into pressure.
However what have been essentially the most hanging precedents?
D’Ambrosio’s hand, however it’s the chest
Let’s begin with a Fiorentina-Inter match from February 2019. The referee is Abisso, who turns into the protagonist of an episode that went down in historical past for Spalletti’s protests after the sport.
The Viola handle to seize a draw on the a hundred and first minute, due to a penalty transformed by Veretout. The penalty is awarded for a handball by D’Ambrosio, who really touches it along with his chest. As talked about, after the match, Spalletti does not settle for it: “It could not be something, not to mention a handball: it is simply the chest. You go on along with your ‘may very well be’.”
The disallowed aim for Messias
Let’s transfer to January 2022. Spezia arrives at San Siro, shocking Pioli’s Milan and profitable 1-2.
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Within the 92nd minute, nonetheless, the Rossoneri handle to equalize with Messias, who collects a ball after a conflict between Rebic and a defender from Liguria and beats Provedel. Every part stops, although, as a result of referee Serra had whistled a foul on the Croatian, to the despair of the Rossoneri. Unforgivable to not have let the motion end, as is customary.
Ranocchia brings down Belotti… No penalty!
A number of months later, and this time the protagonist is Guida, who in Turin does not whistle the contact between Andrea Ranocchia and “Gallo” Belotti.
The pictures appear clear, however astonishingly the VAR does not name the referee. An episode that was a lot mentioned afterward…
Acerbi and Candreva’s offsides
Two episodes the place the blame falls primarily on the linesmen and VAR. All of it occurs in 2022. The primary refers to Acerbi’s aim in Spezia-Lazio, with the present Inter participant scoring in clear offside. Neither referee Pairetto nor VAR Nasca discover it.
Much like what occurred at Allianz Stadium, the place Juventus confronted Salernitana. The Bianconeri have been stopped at 2-2, though the third aim had additionally arrived. Milik scored it, however the trio annulled it for offside.
Too unhealthy Candreva was maintaining the road low and – subsequently – the aim ought to have been validated.
Iling Jr. ought to have been red-carded on Ndoye, however not even a foul!
Two years in the past, Juventus hosted Bologna at the beginning of the championship. A match that the Rossoblù have been main 0-1, however which led to a draw due to Vlahovic’s seal.
On the 71st minute, nonetheless, Bologna created the possibility to double their lead, with Ndoye only a few meters from the aim needing solely to faucet it in. Iling Jr.’s intervention, sliding to problem the Swiss winger, prevented it. It ought to have been a penalty and a crimson card, however extremely referee Di Bello did not whistle and VAR Foruneau did not name him.
Bastoni’s elbow on Duda
In a loopy match between Inter and Verona on January 6, 2024, every part occurs. Lautaro’s lead within the first half, Henry’s equalizer within the 74th minute. Then on the 93rd minute, Frattesi makes San Siro explode, with the celebration that turned well-known the place the midfielder is virtually left in his underwear.
Match over? In no way, as a result of Verona missed a penalty within the 98th minute. The refereeing error, nonetheless, considerations Frattesi’s 2-1 aim, tainted by a half elbow from Bastoni to Duda at the beginning of the motion. The foul appears clear, however extremely Fabbri (the referee) and Nasca (at VAR) did not sanction it.
Ndicka-Bisseck contacts, it was a penalty
Current historical past. It is late April 2025, Inter is taking part in for the Scudetto within the lengthy race with Napoli, however at San Siro, they encounter a ‘no’ afternoon towards Roma. The Giallorossi win 0-1, determined by Soulé.
On the 87th minute, nonetheless, the episode that would have modified the championship’s historical past. Ndicka “embraces” Bisseck a number of meters from Svilar, stopping the German defender from simply tapping in a easy ball. The penalty appears evident, however not for referee Fabbri. Extremely, nonetheless, not even the VAR intervened. As is understood, Inter would later lose that Scudetto.
Clearly, there could be many extra episodes. In these instances, nonetheless, the final opinion is that they have been clear and apparent errors. The query then arises spontaneously: what’s the worst oversight we’ve witnessed within the VAR period?
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This text was translated into English by Synthetic Intelligence.
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