Tensions boiled over after Juventus suffered a dramatic 3-2 defeat to Inter Milan in the Derby d’Italia.
The match was overshadowed by major controversy, particularly the red card shown to Pierre Kalulu, a decision widely debated after the final whistle.
Heated Post-Match Scenes
Immediately after the match, Juventus head coach Luciano Spalletti, sporting director Giorgio Chiellini, and club president Damien Comolli reportedly confronted the referee.
Videos circulating on social media show the trio engaging in a heated verbal exchange with the match official, while staff members stepped in to escort them toward the tunnel to prevent any physical escalation.
The Controversial Red Card
The decision to send off Kalulu for a second yellow card has been criticized by analysts, who argue there was no clear direct contact between him and Alessandro Bastoni during the incident.
At the moment the second yellow was shown, Kalulu himself reportedly asked for a VAR review. However, VAR intervention is not permitted in cases involving second yellow cards, leaving the referee’s on-field decision final.
The incident has added fuel to an already intense rivalry and is likely to spark further debate in Italian football circles.