Alessandro Bastoni found himself at the centre of the storm in Inter’s 3-2 Derby d’Italia victory over Juventus, but not for the reasons he might have hoped.
The Italian international played a chaotic match.
He struck the woodwork twice and picked up an early booking.
Therefore walking a fine line before the incident that ultimately defined the night.
His reaction under pressure from Kalulu led to the Juventus defender’s second yellow card.
It was a moment that swung the match and ignited fierce debate.
Inter 3-2 Juventus – Press Divided Over Bastoni Ratings
Italian outlet TMW described it as “a clever move that deceived La Penna,” but added that it was “a gesture that doesn’t do him any favours and wasn’t needed.”
The national press reflected that divided sentiment in their ratings, via L’Interista.
Gazzetta dello Sport handed Bastoni a 4.5, Corriere dello Sport a 5, Tuttosport a harsh 4, TMW a 5, while L’Interista was slightly more forgiving with a 5.5.
While Inter celebrated three crucial points, Bastoni’s performance left analysts split between praising his streetwise instinct and questioning the sportsmanship behind a decisive moment.
And when the roles were reversed? Jumerdus’ winning goal was after a foul on Bonny but then the italian media are silent. At the beginning of the season inter got so many decisions against them and when inter get a “favourable” decision everyone cries
First, Bastoni had already received a yellow card earlier for a tactical foul.
Second, Kalulu’s challenge on Bastoni was a clear tactical foul, with no room for debate: a tactical foul either exists or it doesn’t. The question is simple—did he reach out and pull him or not? If he did, then it’s a tactical foul. And a tactical foul that stops a counterattack is at least a yellow card.
Third, before Kalulu brought Bastoni down, Juventus’ fast counterattack actually originated from a foul committed on an Inter player. Therefore, Kalulu’s second yellow card was a classic case of bringing it upon himself. Because if the referee had been truly impartial, Juventus’ counterattack would not have existed in the first place.
Fourth, the goal of certain media figures close to Juventus is not to debate what is right or wrong, but to silence those who dare to go against them. Their ultimate target is anyone who has the courage to send off a Juventus player in a Derby d’Italia.
Fifth, some people are like this: they go out every day to loot and vandalize, and when someone finally steps in to stop them, they feel provoked and treated unfairly. That’s normal for them. But don’t try to reason with them, because they simply have no interest in being reasonable.
Most of Italian media is Juv boy media. They didnt say any sht if Juv takes advantage. They cry like they lost their money when Juv suffer the bad call. So fcked up.
Media is clearly biased against Inter
Most other big teams have done worse stuff against Inter and got away with it over all the years.
I’m happy that we win like this so others know how it felt when matches went their favor
Iuliano’s foul on Ronaldo in the box in 1998. Not called led to Juve counter and a PM. Taken by Del Piero.
Pjanic’s 2 obvious fouls in 2018 after he was already on a yellow that should have seen him sent off. After Inter played down due to a harsh red on Vecino.
So many times we’ve been on the wrong side of bad calls against Juve. I will never feel sorry for them, and love the irony of hearing them cry about refs… they were the biggest beneficiaries for years due to their cheating. F Juve! Forza Inter!
Why is everyone silent when Inter are at a disadvantage, but everyone blames Inter and their players when other teams are at a disadvantage? The real blame lies with the referees and VAR in the Italian league, as many teams have questioned their performance since the start of the season.
I didnt saw the media say thing about the 2-2 goal, foul on susic, the blatant choke on pio vs viola, the foul from kephren on bonny in round 3, the mistakes vs napoli, the dive of wirtz and so on. Delpi calling for the truth…where was that when buffon got the ball from inside on muntari goal. Fok rube. I will never get enough of this. Hearing them cry to the sky is such a blessing. I wouldnt have had it any other way. Their season is over in two weeks. Fok rube.