Rabiot criticises referees after Milan’s 2-1 win over Genoa

Milan beat Genoa 2-1 in a Serie A match in Genoa on November 8.

Milan midfielder Adrien Rabiot was unhappy with a decision after Genoa defender Alessandro Marcandalli brought him down during an attack.

Rabiot and Milan wanted Marcandalli sent off for denying a clear goal-scoring chance, but referee Davide Massa showed him a yellow card.

Former referee Gianpaolo Calvarese and DAZN expert Luca Marelli said the yellow was defensible, citing the distance from goal and the presence of another defender; estimates put the foul about 55 to 60 metres from goal.

Rabiot accused Calvarese of continuing to lie and said Italian football would suffer the consequences.

The decision was checked by VAR and upheld, and the sources give no further action or appeal.