The penalty contested during Inter‑Fiorentina was deemed "clear" by referee LucaMarelli, who explained his decision live on DAZN. Fiorentina's player, RomainThuram, was stopped by MarcoViery in the penalty area, but Marelli's analysis highlighted that the contact was "obviously late" and that, despite the high line, the situation corresponded to a penalty.
In the match, played at the SanSiro, Viery's defeat sparked the anger of the Inter fans. Mariani, a commentator on TUTTOmercatoWEB, had initially indicated a diskette, but subsequently changed his mind, leaving room for doubts about the value of the decision. Marelli then explained that, although the contact was "clear" and that Thuram anticipated, the referee considered that the situation was an obvious penalty, similar to that of Bologna.
The final score of the match was 1‑1, with Thuram scoring in the 90th minute on a pool shot. The goal confirmed Thuram's ability to find the net at critical moments, but also highlighted the tension that was created around the referee's decision. The entire match was followed live on TUTTOmercatoWEB.com, where spectators were able to see the discussion between the commentators and Marelli's explanation.
In the context of Serie A, the episode raised questions about the role of referees and the management of decisions in the penalty area. Inter, who lost a point against Fiorentina, remain in a delicate position in the table, while Fiorentina, with a point gained, continues to try to consolidate their position in the top half of the table. Both teams' next match will be crucial in defining their trajectory in the season.