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Italian Officials Suspended in Match-Fixing Probe

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Authorities are investigating allegations of pressure placed on VAR officials during a March 2025 match between Udinese and Parma. The incident involved a penalty that was initially denied before being awarded following external solicitation. Italian referee Gianluca Rocchi has suspended himself following an investigation by the Milan Prosecutor's Office. The probe involves three counts of misconduct related to the manipulation of referee assignments for two 2025 Serie A matches. The investigation is reportedly linked to the Nerazzurro club. The investigation alleges he manipulated referee assignments for two 2025 Serie A matches and violated VAR protocols during an Udinese-Parma match. The probe suggests the official may have selected referees unfavorable to Inter Milan. Additionally, the official is accused of interfering with a decision during a previous Udinese and Parma match.

Authorities are investigating allegations of pressure placed on VAR officials during a March 2025 match between Udinese and Parma. The incident involved a penalty that was initially denied before being awarded following external solicitation. Italian referee Gianluca Rocchi has suspended himself following an investigation by the Milan Prosecutor's Office. The probe involves three counts of misconduct related to the manipulation of referee assignments for two 2025 Serie A matches. The investigation is reportedly linked to the Nerazzurro club. The investigation alleges he manipulated referee assignments for two 2025 Serie A matches and violated VAR protocols during an Udinese-Parma match. The probe suggests the official may have selected referees unfavorable to Inter Milan. Additionally, the official is accused of interfering with a decision during a previous Udinese and Parma match. The investigation includes VAR supervisor Andrea Gervasoni, with a hearing set for April 30. Both individuals are under investigation for conspiracy in sports fraud. Rocchi is scheduled to be questioned by judges on Thursday, April 30. The suspension occurs as the Italian football league enters its 34th matchday.

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Sources · 7 independent

RAI Radio 2

“pressioni sugli addetti che operano in salavare, invitandoli o meno a intervenire via auricolare dall'issone direttamente sull'arbitro impegnato in campo.”

Radio Capital Italy

“Il designatore degli arbitri Gianluca Rocchi, si è autosospeso dopo l'indagine della procura di Milano, tre i capi di imputazione.”

Radio Capital Italy

“Referee designer Gianluca Rocchi has suspended himself after an investigation by the Milan prosecutor's office involving three charges regarding the manipulation of referee assignments.”

Radio Capital Italy

“contestati a Rocchi e legati al club Nerazzurro conducono A partita, definitiva. Nerazzurra. Nelle gare segnalate in procura, l'intera è stata sconfitta”

RTL 102.5

“il designatore degli arbitri di Serie A e B avrebbe scelto arbitri poco graditi all'Inter. Nel terzo avrebbe invece interferito su una decisione presa in Saravar nella gara tra Udinese e Parma.”

Rai GR Parlamento

“frode sportiva per questa inchiesta che coinvolge il il Supervisore della VAR.”

RAI Radio 2

“Sono subito autosospesi il designatore Gianluca Rocchi e il supervisore Vara Andrea Gervasoni, indagati della procura di Milano per concorso in frode sportiva.”

RAI Radio 2

“Siamo a lo sport e il calcio, il caso Arbitis. Sono subito autosospesi il designatore Gianluca Rocchi e il supervisore Vara Andrea Gervasoni, indagati della procura di Milano per concorso in frode sportiva.”

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