Вт. Апр 28th, 2026

Francesco Oppini: Suspicious Referee Appointments and the Irrelevance of Results in Cases of Fraud

Francesco Oppini, speaking on Rai Sport, addressed the investigation involving Rocchi. He commented on the language used in the Public Prosecutor’s documents, noting that these terms, as described by the Public Prosecutor, can be found by fans and journalists. Oppini emphasized the gravity of terms like «unwelcome» and «arranged» referee appointments, describing them as very serious. He further stated that in situations involving fraud, the actual game result becomes irrelevant.

English Translation:

Francesco Oppini, speaking on Rai Sport, commented on the investigation concerning Rocchi. He said, «Regarding the Public Prosecutor’s acts, which I am not writing, within fans, within journalists, the Public Prosecutor maintains, there are terms used, which can be searched for, and these are heavy terms. And if there is fraud, the result does not matter…»

Oppini specifically highlighted the seriousness of the terminology employed, referring to accusations of referees being «unwelcome» and their appointments being «arranged.» He stressed that these are significant allegations. Furthermore, he asserted that when fraud is involved, the outcome of the match loses all importance.

By Callum Henshaw

Callum Henshaw, based in Bristol, England, is a sports journalist hooked on Juventus. From match breakdowns to transfer buzz, he delivers sharp, fan-focused takes on the Bianconeri.

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