[SERIE A] Roma 1-4 JUVENTUS (March 21st/09) week-29 (1 Viewer)
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Refs favour Juve, says Baptista
Roma forward Julio Baptista has controversially stated that referees in Serie A favour Juventus, as the Giallorossi prepare to face the Bianconeri.
There have been a number of suspect decisions in Inter's favour this term, which have prompted accusations of refereeing bias.
But Baptista seems to feel that officials have also made mistakes that benefit the Old Lady.
“In my opinion this refereeing situation doesn't just involve Inter,” the Brazilian told the Guerin Sportivo.
“I have also seen it happen with Juventus on four different occasions and it has always struck me as incredible.
“I would like to understand one day how these things happen. Against Atalanta the linesman made the wrong decision even though he was right next to the Juventus player.
“I don't think the referees are falsifying the League, but I have never seen things like this in other countries.”
Baptista then discussed Roma's ambitions as they chase Champions League qualification.
“I am certain that we can reach Inter's level,” he said. “Now that we are playing with tranquillity we can fly high.
“It's a shame we had to deal with so many injuries, but if we can get past that then we can finish fourth.”
Roma take on Juventus this weekend and there will be an atmosphere of tension after Baptista's comments.
Roma forward Julio Baptista has controversially stated that referees in Serie A favour Juventus, as the Giallorossi prepare to face the Bianconeri.
There have been a number of suspect decisions in Inter's favour this term, which have prompted accusations of refereeing bias.
But Baptista seems to feel that officials have also made mistakes that benefit the Old Lady.
“In my opinion this refereeing situation doesn't just involve Inter,” the Brazilian told the Guerin Sportivo.
“I have also seen it happen with Juventus on four different occasions and it has always struck me as incredible.
“I would like to understand one day how these things happen. Against Atalanta the linesman made the wrong decision even though he was right next to the Juventus player.
“I don't think the referees are falsifying the League, but I have never seen things like this in other countries.”
Baptista then discussed Roma's ambitions as they chase Champions League qualification.
“I am certain that we can reach Inter's level,” he said. “Now that we are playing with tranquillity we can fly high.
“It's a shame we had to deal with so many injuries, but if we can get past that then we can finish fourth.”
Roma take on Juventus this weekend and there will be an atmosphere of tension after Baptista's comments.
Lol, that Atalanta call is really hilarious. Yes, Marchionni was offside, but he was offside some 40 metres from the goal, next to the line. He needed to make a cross 25 metres from the goal, it took two Atalanata players to miss the ball (and no good defender would have missed to clear that weak cross), so Del Piero could get the ball and score.
The chances Juve to score from that action were what? 1/20? 1/50?
It must be tough for other teams not to have many excuses about Juve's wins anymore.
But Baptista said it with a reason. He was probably told to say that. It's very important match for Roma and they need a referee who will be afraid that he'll be accused of helping Juve if he gives calls in our favor.
Actually, looking at Roma's available players, Roma will need all the ref help in the world to win the match.
The chances Juve to score from that action were what? 1/20? 1/50?
It must be tough for other teams not to have many excuses about Juve's wins anymore.
But Baptista said it with a reason. He was probably told to say that. It's very important match for Roma and they need a referee who will be afraid that he'll be accused of helping Juve if he gives calls in our favor.
Actually, looking at Roma's available players, Roma will need all the ref help in the world to win the match.
Im fed up with idiots who only look at things from one perspective.
If you say A then you must B aswell. Its really that simple.
Comming with these onesighted accusations without reflecting on the other side, is a lack of intellect IMO.
I really have NO respect for people like that, whatsoever!
Frickin neander!
If you say A then you must B aswell. Its really that simple.
Comming with these onesighted accusations without reflecting on the other side, is a lack of intellect IMO.
I really have NO respect for people like that, whatsoever!
Frickin neander!
Baptista should be banned for a game or two or fined for that. If the league wants to clamp down and show some authority they need to step in immediately with disciplinary action to shut such fools up, otherwise teams are going to continue to try and indirectly influence a referees decision by scare tactics. That is disgraceful and Roma as a prominent club in Italy should show some character and teach their players some class.
