Inter's Narrow Victory and Barella's Apology

Inter's Narrow Victory and Barella's Apology
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Saturday 9 March 2024, 20:25

Another significant victory for Simone Inzaghi's Inter as they win at Dall'Ara against Bologna, this time by a narrow margin thanks to Bisseck's goal. However, it's important to highlight the gesture by Nicolò Barella at the end of the match.

The Nerazzurri midfielder spoke to Dazn's microphones after the match and at the end of the interview wanted to apologize for the penalty incident that saw him as the protagonist against Genoa in the last matchday at San Siro. In that instance, referee Ayroldi had awarded the penalty to the Nerazzurri for the supposed touch by Frendrup on Barella, who fell in an overly dramatic manner, sparking controversy on the web and also from the president of Grifone, Alberto Zangrillo. The penalty then led to the Nerazzurri's second goal by Sanchez. In the following days, the controversy did not subside. 

Barella's words at the end of the match

Regarding the incident, Barella wanted to apologize: «I've heard several comments these days, my intention was not to simulate. I apologize for the exaggerated gesture, in those moments you try to win and maybe you exaggerate in some behaviors. It was not my intention to come across as a diver, when you make a mistake it's right to apologize».

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