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Coppa Italia Final Officiating Sparks Debate Over Referee and VAR Standards

Controversial decisions in Bologna's 1-0 victory over AC Milan highlight failures in disciplinary enforcement and VAR intervention.

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Overview

  • Referee Maurizio Mariani faced criticism for inconsistent officiating during the Coppa Italia final, including controversial carding decisions.
  • Bologna defender Beukema's elbow on Milan's Gabbia, widely seen as a red-card offense, was only penalized with a yellow card, drawing scrutiny.
  • VAR official Meraviglia did not call for an On Field Review (OFR) on Beukema's foul, despite protocols allowing intervention for clear violent conduct.
  • The Italian Referees Association (AIA) has reiterated that violent conduct should be punished regardless of intensity, raising questions about enforcement.
  • Bologna’s victory, their first major trophy in 51 years, has been overshadowed by the broader debate on officiating standards in Italian football.