Italian Referees Association in chaos after 13-month ban for chief

Antonio Zappi, the President of the Italian Referees’ Association (AIA), has been suspended for 13 months after pressuring Serie C and D figures, but will stay in his role anyway.

The bizarre situation unfolding leaves the organisation in charge of Italian referees in disarray.

The National Federal Tribunal today fully accepted the proposed punishment of a 13-month ban requested by the FIGC Prosecutor.

Referees looking for leadership after Zappi ban

MILAN, ITALY – JANUARY 11...