At the 50th minute of the match between Napoli e Barcelona there was a moment that was widely discussed: osimhen he fell in the area following contact with Cubarsi.Despite the protests of the Azzurri, the referee Makkelie decided not to award the strictness, opting instead for a corner kick.
However, the replay has sparked controversy as it appears to clearly show the Catalan defender touching the Nigerian player's foot. Despite the clear evidence visible in the images, the VAR chose not to intervene, leaving the Napoli players dissatisfied.
Fabio Capello, former coach, commented to Sky Sport: “I'm not in favor of penalties, I'm not in favor of little penalties, but the referee wasn't fair and the foul on Osimhen should have been penalized with a penalty kick.” Mediaset commentators are of the same opinion, and have highlighted the “clear foul” of Cubarsi.
Article published on March 12, 2024 - 23pm
