The Italian authorities have decided to shelve the investigation into Gianluca Rocchi, which began on April 25 after he was accused of sporting fraud and influencing referee assignments.
Prosecutors cited a lack of concrete evidence to continue the case, noting that earlier allegations – such as Rocchi allegedly tapping the VAR booth window – have been dropped.
The inquiry also examined claims that Rocchi favored certain clubs, citing examples like assigning Maurizio Mariani to a Torino‑Inter match in April 2026 and Gianluca Manganiello to an Inter‑Verona game in May 2025.
While the case will not proceed further, the episode highlights ongoing concerns about referee impartiality in Italian football.
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