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Referee Criticizes Juventus Draw Amid Controversial Calls

9/24/2025

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Luca Marelli, former referee, criticized Juventus' 1-1 draw with Hellas Verona, citing Joao Mario's handball penalty.
He said the Joao Mario penalty was unjustified because Mario could not predict the ball's trajectory.
Marelli also deemed Orban's elbow on Gatti a red-card offense.
Gianluca Rocchi admitted the penalty was wrong and Orban should have received a red card.

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Luca Marelli, former referee, criticized Juventus' 1-1 draw with Hellas Verona, citing Joao Mario's handball penalty.
He said the Joao Mario penalty was unjustified because Mario could not predict the ball's trajectory.
Marelli also deemed Orban's elbow on Gatti a red-card offense.
Gianluca Rocchi admitted the penalty was wrong and Orban should have received a red card.