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Milan prevailed in a hard-fought match against Genoa thanks to a late goal by Christian Pulisic, which was confirmed after a long VAR review.

Head Referee Elaborates on Controversial Milan Goal

October 9, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Genoa, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Milan prevailed in a hard-fought match against Genoa thanks to a late goal by Christian Pulisic, which was confirmed after a long VAR review couldn’t find conclusive evidence of a handball. Head referee Gianluca Rocchi explained the decision: "We have always treated this infraction in the same way."

it’s still up to debate whether Adrien Rabiot really touched the ball with his arm in the lead-up to Filip Kostic’s game-winning goal in Inter-Juventus.

Head Referee Approves Call on Deby d’Italia Handball

March 21, 2023 Enrico Passarella Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

It’s still up to debate whether Adrien Rabiot really touched the ball with his arm in the lead-up to Filip Kostic’s game-winning goal in Sunday’s clash between Inter and Juventus. The Nerazzurri are adamant about it. Referee coordinator Gianluca Rocchi sides with the call on the pitch.

Maurizio Sarri stated after the loss against Napoli that the referees were either incompetent or had it out against Lazio.

Heads of Referees Vehemently Reject Sarri Accusations

September 29, 2022 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

Maurizio Sarri stated after the loss against Napoli that the referees were either incompetent or had it out against Lazio. The feud has been going on since he took over the Biancocelesti. Coordinator Gianluca Rocchi and AIA president Alfredo Trentalance addressed it during a press conference.

Juventus were fuming following the clash with Inter, but the coordinator Gianluca Rocchi does not believe referee Massimiliano Irrati made any mistake.

No Clear Errors in Juventus-Inter for Head Referee Rocchi

April 5, 2022 Enrico Passarella Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A

Juventus were fuming following the clash with Inter, but coordinator Gianluca Rocchi does not believe referee Massimiliano Irrati made any glaring mistake. The sequence that led to the lone goal of the game, a penalty kick re-tried by Hakan Calhanoglu, was chaotic but technically correct.

Referee Rocchi Addresses Roma-Milan and Possible VAR Tweaks

November 15, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A

Referee head Gianluca Rocchi is looking for improvements: “Technology has been used more on penalty calls. We are trying to take a step back, sanctioning only clear infractions in the box. We are open to the coaches' challenge and to making the conversations public."

Maresca Slammed by Mourinho and Referee Head After Roma vs Milan

November 1, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A

Gianluca Rocchi, the coordinator of the referees, rarely gives public remarks, but he often leaks his opinions to the press. Like José Mourinho, he was hugely disappointed with Fabio Maresca in Roma-Milan. The official will sit out a matchday or two as a punishment.

Coordinator Rocchi Praises Referees of Roma-Napoli and Inter-Juventus

October 25, 2021 Enrico Passarella Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Roma, Serie A

As usual, the referees faced criticism following Round 9, in particular for the episodes in Roma-Napoli and Inter-Juventus. Coordinator Gianluca Rocchi saw no issues: “I am really satisfied with yesterday’s matchday. The officials were excellent."

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