The former referee accused Di Lorenzo of having no sportsmanship and cheating for a penalty kick, and Napoli officially issued a statement condemning it.

October 27th Not long ago, Naples official updated social media, accusing former referee Bergonzi of questioning Di Lorenzo's remarks about cheating penalty kicks.

Former referee Bergonzi commented on the "Domenica Sportiva" program on Italian Rai TV that in the 3-1 Inter Milan match between Naples, the referee awarded a penalty kick to Naples. He said: "Di Lorenzo's left leg was opened very wide. The purpose was not to protect the ball, but to actively seek contact and fouls. Although The contact was very slight, but it was indeed an active action by Di Lorenzo's left leg: This was an unsportsmanlike act! "

"I was expecting the VAR assistant referee Marini to call the referee to the screen and show him the situation. I saw that Di Lorenzo's left leg was opened improperly and he made a deceptive act, which led to the Inter players. Comes hurt. For me, this definitely should not have been a penalty, and could have even given the Napoli player a yellow card for unsporting behavior. "

Naples official response: "Naples Football Club strongly condemns the remarks made by former referee Bergonzi on the "Domenica Sportiva" program, in which he questioned Di Lorenzo's behavior and accused him of showing unsporting behavior. "

"Everyone is free to discuss the events during the game, including the penalty call, but the sportsmanship, integrity and professionalism of a player who is an exemplary player like our captain must not be questioned. "