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• Giampaolo Calvarese slams referee Davide Massa after Como 3-4 Inter Milan controversy

  Former Serie A official Giampaolo Calvarese has criticized referee Davide Massa for awarding a “dubious” late penalty to Como during their narrow 4-3 defeat to Inter Milan on Sunday. ​Former Serie A referee Giampaolo Calvarese has lambasted Davide Massa’s performance following Inter Milan’s 4-3 victory over Como. Writing for Tuttosport, Calvarese specifically targeted the 89th-minute penalty awarded to the Lariani. Despite Inter’s impressive comeback from two goals down, the match ended in controversy when Massa penalized Ange-Yoan Bonny for a challenge on Nico Paz, a decision Calvarese labeled an error. ​The veteran analyst argued that the contact was incidental, noting that Paz hit Bonny while shooting. Despite a VAR recommendation to review the footage, Massa maintained his original ruling. Calvarese described the officiating as having a “very low disciplinary threshold,” stating, “There is nothing foul about the Nico Paz–Bonny contact. Therefore, the decision to award the penalty was wrong.”

• Fabregas proud of Como’s courage against Inter in thrilling 4-3 loss

  Despite a narrow 4-3 defeat to Serie A leaders Inter Milan, Como manager Cesc Fabregas praised his young team’s bravery and attacking intent after they surrendered a two-goal lead.

  ​Cesc Fabregas expressed immense pride in his squad’s performance after Como pushed league leaders Inter Milan to the limit.

  After racing into a 2-0 lead, the hosts eventually succumbed to braces from Marcus Thuram and Denzel Dumfries.

  Fabregas remains undeterred by the defeat, stating, “My team once again proved it is courageous, eager, and even in defeat showed character.”

  ​The result leaves Como in fifth place, but Fabregas is focusing on the growth of his side rather than the standings.

  Highlighting their aggressive approach, he noted that few teams manage twenty shots against the Nerazzurri.

  Looking ahead to their upcoming Coppa Italia rematch, he added, “I see the desire to improve and the courage to compete against anyone we are up against.”

• AC Milan faces Champions League crisis after Udinese defeat

  AC Milan’s grip on a Champions League spot has loosened significantly following a demoralizing home loss to Udinese, leaving Massimiliano Allegri’s side under immense pressure from chasing rivals.

  ​AC Milan has entered a period of severe crisis following a disastrous home defeat to Udinese, marking their third loss in four matches.

  The performance at San Siro triggered a storm of jeers from fans, with star player Rafael Leão bearing the brunt of the frustration after a lackluster display.

  This downturn has allowed Juventus and Como to close the gap on the top four.

  ​Manager Massimiliano Allegri is facing intense criticism for his tactical choices, particularly the failed experiment of playing Leão as a central striker in a 4-3-3 system.

  The club is reportedly considering an immediate return to a 3-5-2 formation to stabilize results.

  As Champions League qualification hangs in the balance, the media suggests Leão’s tenure in Milan may be approaching an end.

• Roma have Wesley suspension appeal rejected

  AS Roma’s appeal to overturn Wesley’s suspension was rejected by a sporting judge, confirming the Brazilian will miss the upcoming match against Lecce following a controversial red card at Como.

  ​A sporting judge has officially rejected AS Roma’s appeal to overturn a suspension for Wesley following his red card against Como.

  The club argued a case of “mistaken identity,” suggesting teammate Devyne Rensch committed the foul on Assane Diao.

  However, VAR analysis and officials confirmed Wesley made the challenge, meaning he is ruled out of the upcoming Serie A fixture against Lecce.

  ​The decision is a blow for manager Gian Piero Gasperini, who must now navigate the league clash without his key wide man.

  Despite the setback, Wesley remains available for the crucial Europa League quarter-final second leg against Bologna.

  In his absence, Tsimikas is expected to fill the void against Lecce as Roma looks to recover from their recent 2-1 defeat.

• Player Ratings: Cherki 8 shines but Forest denied City in the Etihad

  Manchester City’s pursuit of the Premier League trophy hit a major snag after a 2-2 draw with Nottingham Forest left them seven points behind Arsenal, despite goals from Antoine Semenyo and Rodri.

  ​The reigning champions saw their control over the title race slip further away during a frustrating evening at the Etihad.

  City initially took the lead through Antoine Semenyo, but they were twice pegged back by a resilient Nottingham Forest side.

  While Rodri appeared to have secured the points with a second-half header, Elliot Anderson’s late long-range strike ensured the spoils were shared.

  ​Pep Guardiola’s men now face a steep mountain to climb, sitting seven points adrift of the Gunners with only one game in hand.

  The lack of clinical finishing and uncharacteristic defensive lapses allowed Forest to escape with a point, piling the pressure on City ahead of their crucial upcoming fixtures.

  ​Manchester City Player Ratings

  ​Gianluigi Donnarumma: 7/10

  The Italian shot-stopper was reliable throughout, pulling off several key saves to keep City in the hunt. He could do little about the opening goal after being wrong-footed by a deflection, but otherwise provided a steady presence between the posts.

  ​Matheus Nunes: 5/10

  Nunes struggled to make an impact on the right, failing to offer the necessary width or creativity in the final third. Defensively, he looked suspect and was caught out of position on a few occasions as Forest looked to exploit the flanks.

  ​Marc Guehi: 6/10

  It was a mixed night for the England international, whose passing was uncharacteristically sloppy at times. He was forced to rely on his defensive partner to bail him out and was arguably slow to close down Anderson for the visitors’ second equalizer.

  ​Ruben Dias: 7/10

  Dias was the standout in the heart of the defense, reading the game well and making several vital interventions. He was unfortunately unlucky that the deflection for the Forest goal was so unpredictable, as his overall performance was near-flawless.

  ​Rayan Ait-Nouri: 7/10

  A constant outlet on the left, Ait-Nouri’s energy was a highlight for the home side. He provided the pinpoint delivery from a corner for Rodri’s goal and remained an integral part of City’s transition from defense to attack.

  ​Rodri: 6/10

  While he found the back of the net with a trademark powerful header, the Spaniard occasionally looked overrun by Forest’s quick-transitioning midfield. He will be disappointed not to have done more to prevent the late equalizer from the edge of the box.

  ​Bernardo Silva: 7/10

  Silva was his usual industrious self, covering immense ground and constantly looking to probe the Forest defense. He was denied what looked like a certain goal by a spectacular save from Matz Sels in the second half.

  ​Rayan Cherki: 8/10

  The most creative spark in the City lineup, Cherki was a constant menace. He provided a brilliant assist for the opening goal and created several high-quality chances that his teammates ultimately failed to convert.

  ​Phil Foden: 6/10

  Foden showed flashes of his brilliance but struggled to maintain consistency throughout the match. He was unable to find the decisive pass or shot to unlock a stubborn Forest defense and was substituted late in the game.

  ​Antoine Semenyo: 7/10

  Semenyo continued his fine form with a clinical finish to open the scoring. While he struggled to stay central to the action as the match wore on, his early contribution was a reminder of his growing importance to this attack.

  ​Erling Haaland: 6/10

  Still finding his rhythm after a recent injury layoff, the Norwegian marksman lacked his usual predatory edge. He was largely starved of service but also struggled to create space for himself against a physical Forest backline.

  ​Substitutes

  ​Jeremy Doku: 6/10

  Introduced for Foden to provide more directness, Doku found it difficult to get into the game. He was often crowded out by Forest defenders before he could turn and drive toward the goal.

  ​Abdukodir Khusanov: 6/10

  Replacing Ait-Nouri late on, the defender slotted into the right-back role to provide more stability. He carried out his duties without major incident but couldn’t influence the offensive push.

  ​Savinho: 6/10

  Brought on for Cherki in the closing stages, the Brazilian winger had little time to truly change the course of the match as Forest sat deep to protect their point.