Inter Milan President Beppe Marotta has provided his verdict on Saturday’s Derby d’Italia incident involving Alessandro Bastoni.
Talking forward of at present’s Lega Serie A meeting through FCInterNews, the Nerazzurri chief urged the media to ease the strain on the 26-year-old.
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has turn into probably the most unpopular figures within the nation following his antics throughout the weekend’s conflict at San Siro.
Certainly, he misled referee to indicate Juventus defender Pierre Kalulu a second yellow card within the first half.
Regardless of being on a yellow card himself, Bastoni took the chance, and it paid off, as his simulation led to the Frenchman’s expulsion.
In the meantime, Inter took three factors, courtesy of Piotr Zielinski’s late heroics, as lastly broke his ‘massive sport’ curse in Serie A.
Nevertheless, Bastoni needed to pay a hefty worth for his actions, going through widespread criticism and even receiving dying threats on social media,
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Now, stepped into the Italian center-back’s protection.
Inter Milan President Beppe Marotta Defends Alessandro Bastoni Amid Widespread Criticism
VERONA, ITALY – NOVEMBER 02: Alessandro Bastoni of FC Internazionale celebrates throughout the Serie A match between Hellas Verona FC and FC Internazionale at Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi on November 02, 2025 in Verona, Italy. (Photograph by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Photos)
“Our place could be very easy,” Marotta acknowledged. “I’m right here as a result of we observed an extreme media response in comparison with what really occurred.
“Alessandro Bastoni has been subjected to a media witch-hunt that goes far past the incident itself.
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“We’re speaking a couple of 26-year-old participant who has performed over 300 Serie A matches and has by no means been concerned in any sensational incidents.
“He’s an asset for our nationwide group. Some even query his presence in future call-ups, however that isn’t honest; it’s completely unjust.
“We face a mistake by a younger participant, however who hasn’t made errors?
“After we discuss simulation, we’re referring to an act that has existed because the Nineteen Fifties, when there have been already well-known gamers identified for this gesture.
“That is, I’d say, an unusual incidence, not extraordinary; actually deplorable as a result of the response has been exaggerated.
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“Nevertheless, it is because of contributing components, given Kalulu’s arm and the referee’s speedy whistle.
“All of this led to a response and a fallacious resolution, which I acknowledge.
“However that is the referee class we had final yr; the identical designator ran it.
“Final yr, we misplaced the Scudetto by one level. In hindsight, in Inter-Roma, they acknowledged a transparent penalty in our favor that would have decided the result of the championship.
“We adhered to the selections.
“This yr, as a membership, we intervened solely within the case of Napoli-Inter over a penalty that modified the course of the match.
“The competent authorities later reviewed that penalty and declared incorrect.”
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Inter Milan President Beppe Marotta Urges Everybody to Take Accountability
PARMA, ITALY – APRIL 05: Giuseppe Marotta of FC Internazionale throughout the Serie A match between Parma and FC Internazionale at Stadio Ennio Tardini on April 05, 2025 in Parma, Italy. (Photograph by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Photos)
“We face a common malaise, and that’s fantastic,” he added. “However everybody should take accountability – the CAN and AIA, the golf equipment by means of their executives, gamers and coaches, the institutional our bodies, and the FIGC.
“I’m not referring to you journalists, since you draw conclusions from what you see and from the statements of these concerned.
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“You’re doing all of your job appropriately, and I’m not right here to show you what to do.
“However what occurs in Italy additionally occurs overseas.
“It’s time to have a broad dialogue with out creating controversy.
“Maybe that is the second to toughen disciplinary and monetary penalties for executives, gamers, and coaches.
“Typically, misconduct goes past acceptable limits, even on the refereeing degree, as has occurred in latest months.
“Bastoni didn’t behave according to the rules of honest play, fantastic. However everybody should perceive this.
“Repression isn’t a part of my method; actually, prevention is feasible, however prevention comes by means of dialogue, which is at the moment lacking.
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“The AIC [players’ association] should additionally get entangled.
“Generally I discover a sure ignorance concerning regulatory points that each one gamers ought to know.”
Inter Milan President Marotta Slams Italian Journalist Roberto Saviano
UDINE, ITALY – APRIL 08: Giuseppe Marotta, CEO of Sport for FC Internazionale seems to be on previous to the Serie A TIM match between Udinese Calcio and FC Internazionale at Dacia Enviornment on April 08, 2024 in Udine, Italy. (Photograph by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Photos)
“There’s disappointment,” Marotta stated. “I don’t know who Roberto Saviano is, I don’t know what position he has.
“I don’t need to give him any significance. He made statements that our attorneys will take into account.”
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Then, he commented on Giorgio Chiellini’s overreaction throughout the derby.
“I believe that’s the minimal. He was my participant; he’s a younger and inexperienced govt.
“I don’t permit myself to present him recommendation. What occurred includes locker room dynamics that aren’t for me to judge, decide, or analyze.”
Lastly, Marotta reminded everybody that these items already occurred previously and have been in Inter’s favor.
“I’ve already answered this query,” he stated. “In recent times, Inter has been probably the most profitable group, successful probably the most trophies and accumulating probably the most factors within the league.
“Concerning simulations, I want to point out a small incident from Juventus-Inter 2021.
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“At 2-2, within the 88th minute, Juventus obtained a penalty for a transparent simulation by Juan Cuadrado, a participant for whom I’ve nice affection.
“Calvarese was the referee; subsequently, the referee and the technical our bodies confirmed it was a transparent simulation.
“That simulation led to Juventus’ victory and their qualification for the Champions League, which introduced them 60–70 million euros.”