Napoli Manager Hits Back at Inter President After VAR Controvery | OneFootball

Charismatic Napoli manager Antonio Conte aimed a dig at Inter president Beppe Marotta ahead of Sunday’s clash against Roma. The ex-Nerazzurri boss continues off-field debate with his former club following a controversial 1-1 draw at Giuseppe Meazza just before the international break.

Indeed, Conte has had a hard time reconciling with Maurizio Mariani’s decision to award a dubious penalty to Inter that could’ve denied Napoli a point. However, Hakan Calhanoglu missed from the spot for the first time during his Nerazzurri career, allowing the Partenopei to get away with a highway robbery.

Despite not losing the match, Conte has launched a public crusade against what he perceives as biased officiating. Indeed, the Napoli coach lashed out at the referees immediately after the game, which didn’t sit well with Marotta, who recently responded to Conte’s rants.

“He said I’m intelligent, that I communicate well. I don’t know, but surely, my objectives and his clash; they’re not aligned. We won’t be friends or companions on the journey, but adversaries and rivals.”

Conte, who led Inter to the Serie A title in 2021, is looking to do the same at Napoli this season. His side entered the international break at the table’s summit despite failing to win their last two league matches.