Italian Police Ask Referee to Stay Home After Death Threats on Social Media
The Italian police have asked the referee of the match between Inter Milan and Juventus not to leave his home due to death threats made on social media, local media reported on Tuesday.
A Controversial Refereeing Decision
The "Derby d'Italie", which ended in a 3-2 victory for Inter Milan over Juventus last Saturday in the 25th round of Serie A, took place in an atmosphere of extreme tension. The turning point came in the 42nd minute when referee Federico La Penna gave French defender Pierre Kalulu of Juventus a second yellow card, resulting in his expulsion from the game. This decision, deemed to be the result of an "imaginary" foul on Alessandro Bastoni, sparked outrage from Juventus management and fans.
Death Threats and Security Measures
In the face of the outpouring of hate and death threats received online, the authorities took precautionary measures by asking the referee to stay confined to his home. This move aims to ensure the referee's safety and well-being in the wake of the controversy surrounding the match.
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