The former referee accused Di Lorenzo of having no sportsmanship and cheating for a penalty kick, and Napoli officially issued a statement condemning it.

Not long ago, Naples officially updated social media, accusing former referee Bergonzi of questioning Di Lorenzo's remarks about cheating for penalty kicks.

Former referee Bergonzi appeared on Rai TV's "Domenica" in Italy "Sportiva" program commented on the Naples 3-1 Inter Milan game. Regarding the penalty awarded to Naples by the referee, he said: "Di Lorenzo's left leg was opened very wide. The purpose was not to protect the ball, but to actively seek contact and foul. Although the contact was very slight, it was indeed an active action by Di Lorenzo's left leg: this is an unsportsmanlike behavior!"

"I originally expected VAR assistant referee Marini to call The referee went to the screen to take a look at the situation. He saw that Di Lorenzo's left leg was spread improperly, making a deceptive act that caused injury to the Inter Milan players. For me, this definitely should not have been a penalty, and could have even given the Napoli player a yellow card for unsporting behavior. "

Naples official response: "Naples Football Club expressed its disapproval of former referee Bergonzi in "Domenica" Sportiva", in which he questioned Di Lorenzo's behavior and accused him of showing unsporting behavior. "

"Everyone is free to discuss events during the game, including penalty calls, but the sportsmanship, integrity and professionalism of an exemplary player like our captain must not be questioned. "