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Salernitana president Iervolino slams refs: Worst in Italian football history

Salernitana president Danilo Iervolino has launched a furious tirade against Italy's referees after defeat to Napoli.

Salernitana were on the wrong end of several controversial decisions on Saturday.

“We want a moratorium and the total substitution of all these referees," the President told La Repubblica.

“It has now become necessary to loudly call for the resignation of chief designator Gianluca Rocchi. The rot starts from the head.

“I have no words for the scandalous and offensive refereeing in this match, which is mortifying for our club.

“There was a penalty on Nwankwo Simy and Diego Demme fouled Loum Tchaouna before the Napoli goal. They are incredible errors.

“We do not just want respect, but justice for us and all the other teams who are challenging to stay in Serie A and are on the end of ridiculous errors from semi-professional referees. They are the only semi-professionals in an industry of professionals.

“What we want is professional referees who can take charge of games. The attitude of the referees is damaging. And then, if you talk about it, they become vindictive in the next match.

“History will remember these officials as the worst in Italian football."

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