Confusion about red for Ibrahimovic; spits denies foul language

Sunday, April 11, 2021 at 10:26 AM• Rian Rosendaal • Last update: 11:12

After the game between Parma and AC Milan (1-3) on Saturday evening, it was mainly about the red card for Zlatan Ibrahimovic after an hour of play. The Italian media has since been concerned with only one question: Why was the 39-year-old attacker sent off by referee Fabio Maresca? In any case, Ibrahimovic said something about a charge by Juraj Kucka, which was not punished by the referee.

Sky Italia thinks everything is based on a great misunderstanding. Maresca probably thought Ibrahimovic shouted ‘Sei un bastardo’ ‘(You are an asshole), while Ibrahimovic would have used other words towards the Italian referee:’ Mi sembra strano ‘(This seems strange to me). The star of Milan would also have said something else to Maresca: “So you’re not interested in what I have to tell you.” The difference between ‘bastardo’ and ‘strano’ now seems to be crucial for a possible suspension of Ibrahimovic. The referee’s report and any incriminating evidence must be decisive.

According to Milan coach Stefano Pioli, Ibrahimovic has absolutely not used a swear word in the direction of Maresca. “Zlatan told me that he had a discussion with the referee, but that he has shown absolutely no respect to respect towards the referee. He has therefore absolutely not called him names. I have not spoken to Maresca about this yet, so his side of it. I don’t know the story yet “, the winning coach said in the Italian media after the much-discussed duel.

With a red card for foul language, a suspension of two games is usually imposed in Serie A. However, the penalty can be reduced to one game, should Milan decide to appeal the red print. For Ibrahimovic it was his eighth red card in one of the five major European competitions. The last time he was sent off in Serie A was in February 2012, when the Swedish striker was in his first spell with Milan.


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