Rabiot disputes Calvarese over Marcandalli foul in Genoa-Milan

Adrian Rabiot has responded sharply to former referee Calvarese over the foul by Genoa defender Marcandalli in the 49th minute of Genoa-Milan, a match Corriere dello Sport reported ended 2-1 for Amorim's side. Referee Massa booked Marcandalli with a yellow card after the Milan midfielder was brought down while heading toward the Genoa goal.

Rabiot protested at length and asked the referee for a red card. Calvarese, speaking on Instagram, backed the official, saying the decision depends on possession of the ball, the overall direction of the move, the number of defenders and the distance from goal. Luca Marelli, on DAZN, agreed, saying it was not a clear and obvious error given roughly 55 metres from goal and the presence of Ostigard, who could have caught Rabiot.

Commenting on Calvarese's video, Rabiot repeated his position: "In life as in football mistakes can be made, but you must at least be able to admit them. Lying continuously will not get you anywhere. And it is Italian football that suffers the consequences... Think about it. Bonne soirée."