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Atalanta Tops Napoli Amid Controversial Refereeing Claims
2/23/2026
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Story summary
- Atalanta defeated Napoli 2-1, extending their Serie A unbeaten run to nine matches.
- Napoli sporting director Giovanni Manna criticized refereeing.
- He called the decisions 'shameful' after a revoked penalty and disallowed goal.
- Lazar Samardzic scored a late winner for Atalanta after Sam Beukema gave Napoli the lead.
- The refereeing sector faced scrutiny as President Zappi was suspended and a meeting between referees and clubs was scheduled.
