Genoa director criticizes referee after controversial De Bruyne goal

Genoa lost 2-0 to Napoli in a Serie A match on August 22, 2026. A key moment in the match was Kevin De Bruyne's controversial goal, which came amid complaints from Genoa players about a possible foul. Genoa director Diego Lopez pointed out that referee Marco Di Bello had a clear vision of the incident and chose not to blow the whistle. The goal, which set the score at 1-0, was assessed by VAR, but no on-field review was triggered as it wasn't labeled a clear error. Lopez expressed frustration over past officiating in matches involving Genoa and called for greater accountability.

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