Nesta jokes about referee controversy ahead of Monza vs Roma

Football Italia

·6 October 2024

Nesta jokes about referee controversy ahead of Monza vs Roma

A referee from Rome, Federico La Penna, will officiate Monza-Roma today, but Brianzoli’s coach, Alessandro Nesta, refused to fule controversy: ‘Perhaps he supports Lazio.’

Roma and Monza meet at the U-Power Stadium at 18:00 CET today.

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There was controversy from Italian media over the last few days, as La Penna, a referee from Rome, was appointed for the match.

When Nesta was asked his thoughts at a pre-match press conference on Saturday, he replied with a joke.

“Perhaps he supports Lazio,” said the former Biancocelesti centre-back.

“I don’t know, I don’t believe in these things. I always believe in people’s goodwill.”

Nesta played 261 games for Lazio, scoring three goals and helping the team win the Serie A title in 1999-00.

Sandro risponde con l’eleganza e la signorilità che lo contraddistingue da sempre 💙 pic.twitter.com/cLh0FweMSN

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