Juventus: Tudor fumes after Verona draw, slams penalty and fixture list | OneFootball

The Juventus coach harshly attacks referee Rapuano and the management of the team’s schedule. Ravezzani responds, while fans and pundits are divided online.

Juventus, Tudor explodes after the draw in Verona: “Shameful penalty, missed red for Orban. Unacceptable schedule”

A draw full of tension and controversy between Verona and Juventus. At the end of the match at the Bentegodi, Igor Tudor did not hold back his accusations against both the refereeing and the fixture management by Lega Serie A. His words ignited debate among professionals and fans, with criticism and responses setting the web alight.

Tudor furious at the referee

At the end of the ninety minutes, Tudor spoke candidly to DAZN microphones: “I would have wanted a different referee. The penalty awarded is shameful; only those who have never played football could give it. And the red card for Orban is missing: it’s a disgrace, especially with VAR available.”

The coach doubled down: “Two decisions that were 100% wrong. It was a red for Orban, it was clear to see. At halftime they explained to me that he didn’t lead with his elbow. But what does that mean? So someone can throw a punch and not be sent off if it’s not with the elbow. That’s a ridiculous justification.”

These statements, made in the heat of the moment, immediately sparked a wave of comments and controversy.

The issue of the schedule

In the press conference, Tudor then shifted the focus to the congested fixtures: “Maybe they could have let us play on Sunday evening. In seven days we’ve played three matches, while other teams have had more rest. These are points we risk losing because of illogical scheduling. I played for many years: between the fourth and fifth day of recovery there’s a huge difference. These aren’t excuses, but certain decisions have an impact.”

The reference, not even too veiled, is to Napoli, who benefited from a more favorable schedule.

Ravezzani’s response

Tudor’s statements received an immediate reply from Fabio Ravezzani, director of Telelombardia: “Tudor’s nonsense. The Sky and DAZN slot didn’t allow Juventus to play on Sunday evening. When broadcasters pay, they decide the order of the matches. The executives know this, the coaches don’t. Or they pretend not to.”

This intervention shifted the debate from the technical field to the commercial one, once again highlighting the influence of television on scheduling decisions.

Reactions among fans and public opinion

The debate also heated up on social media, where positions became polarized: some support Tudor, accusing referees and broadcasters of penalizing Juventus; others see his words as an excuse to justify tactical shortcomings and physical dips; others emphasize the need to ensure fairness in rest days, regardless of TV slots.

Some proposed moving the Rome derby instead of Verona-Juve, some recalled Hellas’s congested fixtures, and others accused broadcasters of having excessive influence over the fate of the league.

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