“Inter” controversy intensifies, punishment risk worsens
Inter Milan is facing a significant legal crisis as Milan prosecutors investigate allegations that favorable referees were intentionally assigned to the club's matches. The investigation centers on Gianluca Rocchi, the former head of Italian referees, who is suspected of manipulating official appointments to benefit the team. If these claims are proven, the club could be stripped of its 2023-2024 Serie A title and 2024 Super Cup, with further penalties potentially including points deductions or relegation to Serie B. This developing fraud case has already led to Rocchi’s resignation and threatens to become one of the most damaging scandals in Italian football history.
A major uproar has erupted around Inter, which leads the Italian championship. According to information released by AGI, the Milan club is at the center of a refereeing scandal.
According to the source, the Milan prosecutor’s office suspects the head of Italy’s refereeing corps, Gianluca Rocca, of assigning “favorable” referees to Inter’s matches. The investigation version says he may have deliberately appointed certain referees for some matches, thereby serving the team’s interests.
If these allegations are confirmed, the consequences could be very serious. In particular, Inter could be deprived of its 2023–2024 championship title and its 2024 Super Cup victory.
A scenario involving even harsher punishment is not being ruled out. Under the current regulations, sanctions such as point deductions and even expulsion from the top division — meaning relegation to Serie B — may also be applied.
According to the information, a criminal fraud case has been opened in connection with the matter, after which Gianluca Rocca left his post.
In short, this could become another major test for Italian football. If the charges are proven, it is likely to become a severe blow for Inter, not only for the season but for the club’s entire history.
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