Oliver to referee Turkey-Italy amid controversial history
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- La Redazine
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Key points
- Michael Oliver will oversee Monday's Nations League clash after Italy's 2-0 loss to Belgium
- The English referee has previous encounters with Italian sides, including a disputed 2017-18 Champions League decision involving Juventus
- Oliver also refereed a controversial 2023 Champions League match between Benfica and Inter with a disputed penalty incident
Summary
The English official carries a mixed history with Italian football, most notably the 2017-18 Champions League quarter-final when he awarded Real Madrid a late penalty against Juventus following contact between Benatia and Lucas Vazquez—a decision that sparked fierce protests and Gianluigi Buffon's red card.
Oliver previously refereed Italy in a 2-2 draw with Armenia in October 2013 and a goalless friendly against Ireland in May 2014. He also oversaw a 2023 Champions League encounter between Benfica and Inter where a potential penalty involving Bastoni and Ramos went unpunished, drawing further controversy.
Original headline
Oliver arbitra Turchia-Italia: quel Real-Juve, il contatto Bastoni-Ramos, i precedenti con gli azzurri
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