Farioli surprised by referee’s rating: “Still a clear penalty”

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·14 March 2026

Farioli surprised by referee’s rating: “Still a clear penalty”

It has been reported that the Arbitration Council gave a negative rating to the referee of the match with Arouca. Are you surprised and do you feel that this could put pressure on the refereeing team tomorrow?

“I am surprised, there are several plays that are clear, I maintain that it is a penalty because without the touch Fofana would have shot at the goal, I am sure of that. But there's no need to think that a game from so long ago could have an influence on tomorrow.”