Inter facing controversy over possible penalty in match against Bologna
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 8:32 AM
Last updated Oct 18, 2026

Inter Milan played Bologna and looks to have returned to winning form after a previous Champions League defeat. The match is still ongoing, with both teams competing vigorously. A significant point of contention arose when Marcus Thuram was booked for diving after what many believe was a legitimate foul by Matteo Darmian. Reports indicate that the referee's decision is under scrutiny, with various media outlets divided about whether a penalty should have been awarded. Discussion continues among pundits regarding the adequacy of officiating in this match and its potential impact on the final result.
- •Inter leads the match against Bologna amid controversial officiating.
- •Thuram received a yellow card for diving, though there was contact.
- •Sources differ on whether the contact warranted a penalty.
- •Debate continues among pundits about the referee's decisions.
- •Inter remains at the top of the table pending results from other matches.
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"Inter came from behind to beat Bologna too, returning to winning ways after their Champions League defeat and remaining alone at the top of the table, pending Lazio's match away to Juventus in Turin t...
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