Yet another tendentious question! Yet another attempt to portray something that isn`t true. Bianconeri fans are fed up and are denouncing the latest unacceptable situation. They have expressed their anger with numerous protest messages directed at the media`s perceived bias and misrepresentation of historical events.
Fans voiced their strong disagreement and frustration. Messages highlight the perceived unfairness and selective focus of national media when discussing past events, particularly those involving Juventus and Inter.
Commenters questioned the media`s motives for bringing up specific incidents again. One fan asked why the 1998 Juventus-Inter match is being labeled the “mother of scandals.” Others pointed out inconsistencies, asking why the focus is on the foul on Ronaldo but not on the final league standings, points lost due to controversial calls, or perceived refereeing favors received by Inter in the past.
Discussions specifically revisited the infamous penalty incident involving Ronaldo and Iuliano. Some recalled differing opinions at the time, including one commentator who stated it was, at most, a foul by two players within the area.
Broader criticisms extended to the entire 1997-98 season, which remains a flashpoint. Fans mentioned other disputed calls from that year, such as an uncalled penalty on Inzaghi in the first leg and a disallowed goal, arguing that these decisions, coupled with the second-leg non-penalty, contradict theories of conspiracy against Inter and actually show decisions went against Juventus. The historical context of that season, including off-field issues like the Recoba passport case, was also referenced as contributing to the tension and perceived unfairness.
Specific refereeing performances from the 1997-98 season were cited as evidence of bias impacting the title race and even the careers of officials. One comment vividly described controversial calls in other matches involving Inter and Fiorentina or Piacenza and Juventus, arguing that consistent good judgment from referees could have resulted in Juventus having a significant points advantage over Inter by the end of the first half of the season. The promotion of referee Braschi (who denied Juventus a penalty) compared to the censure of referee Ceccarini (involved in the Ronaldo incident) was highlighted as a paradoxical outcome perceived as injustice.
Further messages expressed exasperation with the media`s behavior, noting the damage done to their international reputation (referencing a description of them as “ballet dancers”). Fans found it shameless that certain media outlets would write perceived falsehoods about events from 1996 (likely a typo, meaning 1998), especially given the history of the team they are associated with. The role of the journalists` association in allowing such reporting was questioned.
Ultimately, some fans offered a simple, definitive counter-argument regarding the most debated incident: “The penalty wasn`t there, end of story.”