There were quite a few talking points from the game against Roma this weekend, and AC Milan’s Alexis Saelemaekers was at the heart of one.
One talking point led to another. Paulo Dybala stepped up, but his penalty was saved by Mike Maignan. Then, Saelemaekers turned and celebrated, which some may have perceived to be in the referee’s face.
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Nevertheless, his act of celebrating should not be considered to be a factor which plays into things. In those moments, adrenaline takes over, and with the potential value of that save, it is a reaction that most will have mirrored; on the pitch, at San Siro, at home.
From that moment, the referee, Guida, got closer and the Belgian almost made contact when he finished celebrating. However, contact then did occur, with the referee reaching out his leg and kicking Saelemaekers.
Guida all good
In the past few days, a lot has been said about the reaction. However, it seems that is all it will be. This morning’s edition of Gazzetta dello Sport states that the Italian Referees Association (AIA) will take no action.
So, there will be no consequences given to Guida, despite there clearly being contact made. Perhaps a slightly questionable decision…
Too much is made out of almost nothing.
It isn’t almost nothing, if Saelemakers did that he’d be banned for 10 games, maybe even more. There are standards that should be held but not in Serie A. If this happened in Premier League this guy would never be a referee in that league again. That is why Serie A is 50 years behind Premier League.
Sure pal, sure
Hmm, I don’t agree – refs are allowed to get away with horrendous decisions week in week out and now they’re allowed to bully the players?
He did nothing that’s just act of emotion ❤️🖤
This referee is an Inter fan
Napoli fan by all accounts. Utter d head either way …