Referee Sozza faces scrutiny following controversial officiating in Inter and Napoli match

Inter and Napoli finished their recent Serie A match amid multiple disputed officiating decisions involving referee Sozza. The first contest occurred in the 14th minute during a physical duel between Rrahmani and Pio Esposito, where Inter unsuccessfully appealed for a penalty. Later, in the 48th minute, Barella signaled for a penalty alleging a handball by Lobotka, though VAR lacked sufficient evidence to overturn the on-field decision. A final point of contention involved a late challenge by Lautaro Martinez on Rafa Marin, which prompted calls for a second yellow card from the referee. Former official Gianpaolo Calvarese analyzed these incidents, noting that the physical contact in the late challenge remained within acceptable limits for play. While Inter sought intervention on several occasions throughout the fixture, Sozza maintained his initial calls on the field without VAR adjustments.

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