The judge looked shocked, but although the incident caused all kinds of reactions on social networks, Di Monte himself tried to reduce the sense of controversy surrounding the case through statements.
“Before the match, in the tunnel, the referee greets the captains, while on the field we have our moment of greeting before the whistle blows,” he said. She added: “My face looks shocked and embarrassed simply because I’m surprised. I’m sorry that a short video is being misused to address very heavy topics that require a different form of respect and delicacy. The issue of disrespect and violence towards a woman affects me very closely, but that is not the case.”
Sacchi for his part stated that “It’s incredible how a case came out of this episode. Neither she nor I could have imagined these reactions. Refusing to greet a colleague is a gesture that does not suit me at all.”
The Italian Association of Referees (AIA) has denied any sexist behavior. However, there is speculation that the referee will receive a sanction after the statement.
Source: El heraldo

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