Serie A chief executive Luigi De Siervo has apologised after admitting a Juventus red card was “clearly wrong”, following a weekend of controversy that also saw an Inter player blasted as a “cheat”.
Speaking about the incident involving Juventus, De Siervo accepted the sending-off should not have happened and said the league must do better. His comments came after the decision sparked strong reaction, with the VAR process again placed under scrutiny.
The episode added to the noise around Serie A officiating after an Inter star was labelled a “cheat” in the fallout from another flashpoint, as tempers rose over decisions seen as decisive in key moments.
De Siervo’s apology confirmed what many had argued since full-time: the red card shown to Juventus was a mistake. He also made clear the league is aware of the damage such errors cause and that steps are needed to reduce them.
The admission is rare at the highest level in Italian football and underlines the pressure on Serie A to improve standards and consistency, with clubs and supporters demanding clearer accountability after another round dominated by refereeing debate.
