Italian football is currently facing significant turmoil due to an investigation by the Milan Prosecutor’s office. This inquiry has led to Gianluca Rocchi, the head of refereeing appointments (CAN), suspending himself, as well as Andrea Gervasoni, the VAR supervisor, being placed under investigation for sports fraud.
Gervasoni Steps Down as AIA Calls Emergency Meeting
According to reports from ANSA, Andrea Gervasoni has also suspended himself, mirroring Rocchi’s actions. Amid the chaos, the AIA (Italian Referees’ Association) has called for an emergency meeting since the appointor’s position is currently vacant. Below is the official statement.
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“The AIA is urgently convening a National Committee to appoint a replacement for Gianluca Rocchi, the head of Serie A and B refereeing appointments, who has suspended himself following an investigation by the Milan Prosecutor’s Office for aiding and abetting sports fraud.”
“This evening, Rocchi informed deputy vice-president Francesco Massini of his decision, and Andrea Gervasoni has likewise stepped down from his role as VAR supervisor for Serie A and B, also under investigation in connection with the Milan inquiry. Consequently, the AIA states, ‘the National Committee will be assembled immediately to implement necessary actions.’
Three Key Cases Under Investigation
There are three primary cases under scrutiny: the Bologna-Inter fixture, the potential Coppa Italia final if Inter qualifies, and the notorious instance of Rocchi’s communication from the VAR room during the Udinese-Parma match.
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In Gervasoni’s case, the interference occurred during a Serie B match between Salernitana and Modena.
This article has been translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. Read the original article in Italian here.