Orsato backs Di Bello over De Bruyne goal controversy in Genoa-Napoli
Italian refereeing authorities, led by senior official Daniele Orsato, have backed referee Marco Di Bello following the controversial De Bruyne goal incident in the Genoa-Napoli Serie A fixture. The decision has sparked debate in Italian football circles, with Genoa reportedly disputing the call. Orsato's public support signals the refereeing committee's stance on the matter, reinforcing Di Bello's call as correct under the laws of the game.
Read the full story at football-italia.netItaly's refereeing hierarchy has closed ranks around Marco Di Bello after Kevin De Bruyne's goal for Napoli against Genoa became the center of a fresh Serie A officiating row. With Daniele Orsato — the country's most decorated active official — publicly backing the on-field decision, the AIA has effectively told clubs and pundits that the call stood, closing off one avenue of protest for Genoa. The episode underlines how thinly officiating decisions are still being scrutinized at the top of Italian football, and how the federation prefers to manage controversy through institutional backing rather than public review.
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