Piero Giacomelli has replaced Daniele Doveri as the referee for tonight’s Coppa Italia semi-final first leg between Fiorentina and Atalanta.
Giacomelli had been entrusted as the VAR for the match, but he has since been promoted to its main official, with no explanation given for Doveri’s omission.
Piero Giacomelli has replaced Daniele Doveri as the referee for tonight’s Coppa Italia semi-final first leg between Fiorentina and Atalanta.
Giacomelli had been entrusted as the VAR for the match, but he has since been promoted to its main official, with no explanation given for Doveri’s omission.
The Trieste native came under the spotlight last season for his controversial performance during Lazio’s 3-1 defeat to Torino, prompting Aquile fans to downvote his café on TripAdvisor.
Replacing him as the VAR at the Artemio Franchi is Gianluca Manganiello.