The Italian refereeing landscape remains in a state of uncertainty as reports regarding potential case dismissals face a lack of official confirmation. According to reports from Sportmediaset, anticipation surrounding a formal closure for former referee designator Gianluca Rocchi and Serie A club Inter in connection with alleged sporting fraud has yet to materialize through official channels, leaving the investigation technically open.
The situation highlights a disconnect between widespread media speculation and the administrative reality of the procedures governing Italian football. While earlier reports from outlets such as Corriere Milano, La Gazzetta dello Sport, and Il Fatto Quotidiano detailed moves toward dismissal, subsequent updates indicate that official filings or confirmations from authorities are still pending.
The Origins of the Investigation and Ordinary Prosecution
The inquiries trace back to decisions made within the ordinary judicial system. According to investigations coordinated by public prosecutor Maurizio Ascione, the Public Prosecutor’s Office of Milan submitted a formal request for dismissal on July 14 regarding Gianluca Rocchi and Inter, finding insufficient evidence of sporting fraud related to allegations of manipulated referee designations.
Parallel legal scrutiny also touched upon the jurisdiction of Monza. Outlets including La Gazzetta dello Sport and Il Fatto Quotidiano reported that prosecutors in Monza sought an archiving order concerning incidents involving “bussate” (knocks) at the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) room at Lissone. Prosecutors in those proceedings concluded that the interventions made by officials were aimed at correcting on-field errors rather than orchestrating any systematic fraud.
The Federal Prosecution Standstill
Despite the actions taken by ordinary prosecutors in Milan and Monza, the corresponding procedures within the sporting justice system continue to navigate procedural hurdles. As noted by Sportmediaset, the Federal Prosecutor’s Office has not yet issued a definitive response or formal confirmation regarding the requested closures, leaving observers waiting for an official communication from the FIGC (Italian Football Federation).
Zazoom.it coverage emphasized that premature reports from daily newspapers announcing an immediate end to the proceedings did not align with the actual status of the case files.
Active Inquiries Around VAR Room Incidents
Beyond the broader allegations concerning match designations, specific scrutiny remains directed at communications involving the Lissone VAR facility. Reports from Corriere Milano and La Gazzetta dello Sport confirm that figures including former designator Gianluca Rocchi, former supervisor Gervasoni, and video match officials Nasca and Di Vuolo remain listed under ongoing checks regarding procedures inside the VAR room.
Investigators continue to assess whether physical or verbal interventions during matches crossed regulatory boundaries, though preliminary judicial findings from ordinary courts have characterized the actions as corrective measures rather than deliberate attempts to subvert competition.
What Comes Next for Italian Officiating
Stakeholders across Italian football await formal statements from the Federal Prosecutor’s Office to clarify whether the sporting arm will mirror the dismissals ordered by ordinary magistrates. As the Association of Italian Referees (AIA) and Serie A clubs monitor developments, official updates depend entirely on future filings from federal investigators.
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