“Paolo Tagliavento will pay for his mistakes” in Juventus-Inter, confirmed the chief of the Referees’ Association.
The official came under fire last week when he and his assistants did not spot a clear offside in Juve’s goal, then failed to award Stefan Lichtsteiner a second yellow card.
“There is nothing behind our errors. Mistakes can happen, but then we must turn over a new leaf,” said AIA President Marcello Nicchi.
“Tagliavento will pay for his mistakes, but he will be back on the field after that. I defend him and so does the Referees’ Association.
“No referees were involved in the disgusting betting investigation and that is something to be proud of.
“The important thing is that there is nothing behind our mistakes.