Inter Milan 0-1 Liverpool – Armenian Veteran Blasts German Referee Over Controversial Game-Defining Decision: “Decided To Give A Phantom Penalty” | OneFootball

Inter Milan veteran Henrikh Mkhitaryan slammed referee Felix Zwayer after a controversial 1-0 Champions League loss to Liverpool.

Speaking to InterTV via FCInterNews, the 36-year-old couldn’t hide his frustration with Zwayer’s scandalous penalty call.

Liverpool halted Inter’s three-game winning streak in all competitions with a dubious victory at San Siro.

Despite arriving in Milan amid a rough patch, Arne Slot’s side grabbed a last-gasp victory, courtesy of Dominik Szoboszlai’s penalty.

However, there’s an irresistible feeling that Felix Zwayer made a terrible mistake in that fateful 88th minute.

Though the German referee initially refused to point to the spot, he changed his mind after reviewing the incident with VAR.

It was a game of very few chances, yet Inter didn’t deserve to lose despite performing well below their standard.

As a result, the Italian giants’ hopes of securing a sought-after top-eight finish have taken another massive hit.

Meanwhile, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, who made his first competitive start since October, didn’t mince words during his post-match interview.

Henrikh Mkhitaryan Slams Felix Zwayer After Inter Milan 0-1 Liverpool Loss

MILAN, ITALY – OCTOBER 04: Henrikh Mkhitaryan of FC Internazionale looks on during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and US Cremonese at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on October 04, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

“We need to lift our heads and work harder,” Mkhitaryan said after the match. “Tonight wasn’t our best game, but we shouldn’t forget we were playing against a big team.

“They played well too. In my opinion, it was a balanced match that should’ve ended in a draw.

“Unfortunately, the referee decided to award a phantom penalty.

“We have to put this match behind us because another competition is coming right away.

“We must forget about Liverpool and get back to doing well in the league.”

Mkhitaryan then delivered his verdict on his fitness condition.

“I tried to give my best for my teammates,” he added. “I had a few physical issues, but I tried to stay on the pitch and give everything.