There is still something to laugh about when we see Giorgio Chiellini, beside himself, attacking the referee of the Inter-Juve match, guilty of having been fooled by a grotesque simulation by Alessandro Bastoni. He who is director of football strategy at Juventus has cheated the refereeing body so much during his career should instead think about the impact of the harmful behavior which continues to rot football, particularly on the Italian scene.
This overshadowed the fantastic match between Inter Milan and Juventus, which ended with a 3-2 victory for the Nerazzurri, who of course benefited from an opponent reduced to 10. Two days after the match, Italy is still only talking about the expulsion of Kalulu, after a second warning for a very slight foul on Bastoni who demonstrated his acting skills. The consequences are already serious for many people. For the referee, Mr. La Penna, threatened with death on social networks and who could take a long break.
Bastoni put under pressure
For Chiellini and Comolli, whose aggressive protests in the tunnel will certainly earn them a big fine and a suspension. But also for Bastoni, singled out by many consultants after the meeting, because of his attitude. Insulted on social networks, he considered posting a message on Sunday, before preferring silence. He has also seen petitions flourish demanding his withdrawal from the national team, which will nevertheless play its place for the 2026 World Cup in the next play-offs.
He did not understand Chiellini’s violence towards him, even though the two men played together in the national team and had mutual respect. Faced with the outburst against him, he contacted his management, who gave him all their support. From President Marotta to Coach Chivu, they reassured him and let him know that they would defend him against the slingshot. According to La Repubblicacoach Gennaro Gattuso seems for the moment inclined not to sanction Bastoni. We will then have to see the attitude of Federal President Gabriele Gravina and the head of the Italian delegation, Gianluigi Buffon.
