Roma president Rosella Sensi has been ordered to appear before an FIGC disciplinary panel to explain her comments towards referee Carmine Russo after the Giallorossi’s 2-1 defeat at Brescia on 22 September.
After a fiery encounter, in which the capital side were denied two penalties and Roma saw defender Philippe Mexes sent off for what looked liked a perfectly good tackle which Russo deemed to be illegal, subsequently awarding the home side a spot kick. A furious Sensi claimed that “the officials are blind, Russo’s display was damaging to the reputation of good referees and the federation”
After the game, Sensi headed a Roma witch-hunt to try to get the official suspended whilst further investigation took place. In a short statement on Corriere Dello Sport’s website, calcio’s governing body announced that the charge was for “casting doubt on the impartiality and good belief of the official”. A date for the hearing is not yet known.
Rosella Sensi in hot water after referee criticism
