Milan vs. Roma referee Daniele Chiffi is being harshly criticised by Italian media, not only for a penalty kick awarded to Milan for a Tammy Abraham handball.
The Rossoneri snatched a 3-1 win against José Mourinho’s side with the Special One, who was not impressed by his lads’ performance as well as the referee’s.
Milan broke the deadlock in the first half thanks to a penalty kick converted by Olivier Giroud.
VAR called referee Chiffi after noticing an Abraham handball with the English striker who moved the arm towards the ball.
According to Il Corriere dello Sport, the referee’s decision was wrong as the ball didn’t change direction, meaning the former Chelsea man didn’t touch the ball, although the movement of his arm was incorrect.
La Gazzetta dello Sport and Tuttosport don’t see the penalty kick as a clear mistake but criticise the match official for his game management and his use of yellow and red cards.
Rick Karsdorp and Gianluca Mancini were sent off for second bookable offences, while Bryan Cristante was shown a yellow card for dissent.
The papers also point out how the Giallorossi could have been awarded a penalty for a contact between Nicolò Zaniolo and Sandro Tonali inside Milan’s penalty area.
Chiffi was rated 5 by Gazzetta and Tuttosport and 3 by Il Corriere dello Sport, who describe the 37-year-old’s performance as ‘terrifying.’