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Rivals lead Juve backlash
Monday 25 February, 2008
Juventus’ decision to submit a letter to the FIGC complaining about refereeing decisions has met with indignation from the Old Lady’s rivals.
The Bianconeri were left fuming after Saturday’s game against Reggina when they fell foul of some controversial decisions, culminating in a penalty award that cost them a point.
It’s not the first time the Cadetti champions have been on the wrong end of refereeing errors, but the club’s rivals are angry at Juve’s choice to submit a letter to the Federation.
“I am convinced that this will just put more pressure on the referees and make them more nervous,” Inter director Ernesto Paolillo claimed.
“Every team suffers from refereeing errors sooner or later but it can be attributed to bad teething problems for new officials rather than anything sinister like in the past.”
Ahead of Tuesday evening’s derby, city rivals Torino have reacted with little sympathy to Juventus’ complaints.
“Poor Juve, having to be treated like everyone else,” a statement from supporters group Toro Club reads.
“For 100 years their millions of fans have been above all the rules and then suddenly they have suffered like everyone else has against them.”
Toro President Urbano Cairo [pictured] also feels that the timing of the letter was inappropriate.
“On the eve of a derby certain controversies are out of place and those that use that confrontational tone with referees should be strongly sanctioned,” he roared.
“Juve have their reasons, but it’s the same for everyone.”
Genoa President Enrico Preziosi also scoffed at the Turin giants’ protests.
“For me the letter is tactless,” he said. “If they want to moan then what should we do? If Juve wrote a letter then Genoa should write a book or a dossier.”
Monday 25 February, 2008
Juventus’ decision to submit a letter to the FIGC complaining about refereeing decisions has met with indignation from the Old Lady’s rivals.
The Bianconeri were left fuming after Saturday’s game against Reggina when they fell foul of some controversial decisions, culminating in a penalty award that cost them a point.
It’s not the first time the Cadetti champions have been on the wrong end of refereeing errors, but the club’s rivals are angry at Juve’s choice to submit a letter to the Federation.
“I am convinced that this will just put more pressure on the referees and make them more nervous,” Inter director Ernesto Paolillo claimed.
“Every team suffers from refereeing errors sooner or later but it can be attributed to bad teething problems for new officials rather than anything sinister like in the past.”
Ahead of Tuesday evening’s derby, city rivals Torino have reacted with little sympathy to Juventus’ complaints.
“Poor Juve, having to be treated like everyone else,” a statement from supporters group Toro Club reads.
“For 100 years their millions of fans have been above all the rules and then suddenly they have suffered like everyone else has against them.”
Toro President Urbano Cairo [pictured] also feels that the timing of the letter was inappropriate.
“On the eve of a derby certain controversies are out of place and those that use that confrontational tone with referees should be strongly sanctioned,” he roared.
“Juve have their reasons, but it’s the same for everyone.”
Genoa President Enrico Preziosi also scoffed at the Turin giants’ protests.
“For me the letter is tactless,” he said. “If they want to moan then what should we do? If Juve wrote a letter then Genoa should write a book or a dossier.”
Mancio: Refs help Roma too
Inter Coach Roberto Mancini has claimed that Scudetto rivals Roma have been helped by referees just as much as the Nerazzurri.
The two sides go head-to-head at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza tomorrow night, with the Giallorossi needing a victory to keep the title race alive.
Fans and pundits alike have been quick to state that Inter have received some favourable refereeing decisions this term, but Mancio believes that it is not all one-way traffic.
“Roma have been helped by referees too, just like it happens to any other team,” he noted.
“Nonetheless, it will be a tense clash between the top two sides in the table, which could go either way.”
The Nerazzurri will be without star man Zlatan Ibrahimovic, as the Swedish striker is currently nursing a knee injury.
“I think he needs a rest,” added Mancini. “It will do him good and I am sure he will be ready for the next game against Napoli.”
Argentine hitman Julio Cruz is also set to be left out, so Hernan Crespo and David Suazo could deputise again, although Mancini could decide to switch to a 4-5-1 formation.
Talented youngster Mario Balotelli has been included in the Nerazzurri squad and will be hoping to play a part after his Coppa Italia exploits against Juventus earlier this month.
Inter are currently top of the table with 60 points, but the gap between themselves and Roma could be reduced to six if the Giallorossi emerge victorious at San Siro.
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He`s so pathetic trying to find some excuses.Can`t wait to see tomorrow`s clash between two of them.
Inter Coach Roberto Mancini has claimed that Scudetto rivals Roma have been helped by referees just as much as the Nerazzurri.
The two sides go head-to-head at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza tomorrow night, with the Giallorossi needing a victory to keep the title race alive.
Fans and pundits alike have been quick to state that Inter have received some favourable refereeing decisions this term, but Mancio believes that it is not all one-way traffic.
“Roma have been helped by referees too, just like it happens to any other team,” he noted.
“Nonetheless, it will be a tense clash between the top two sides in the table, which could go either way.”
The Nerazzurri will be without star man Zlatan Ibrahimovic, as the Swedish striker is currently nursing a knee injury.
“I think he needs a rest,” added Mancini. “It will do him good and I am sure he will be ready for the next game against Napoli.”
Argentine hitman Julio Cruz is also set to be left out, so Hernan Crespo and David Suazo could deputise again, although Mancini could decide to switch to a 4-5-1 formation.
Talented youngster Mario Balotelli has been included in the Nerazzurri squad and will be hoping to play a part after his Coppa Italia exploits against Juventus earlier this month.
Inter are currently top of the table with 60 points, but the gap between themselves and Roma could be reduced to six if the Giallorossi emerge victorious at San Siro.
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He`s so pathetic trying to find some excuses.Can`t wait to see tomorrow`s clash between two of them.
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