Ex-VAR supervisor rules out audio tampering in Inter-Roma incident
Match Report·30 April 2026·1h ago

Ex-VAR supervisor rules out audio tampering in Inter-Roma incident

Source: Forza Roma

Andrea Gervasoni, a former VAR supervisor who is currently suspended, was questioned for four hours by prosecutor Ascione as part of an ongoing investigation into Italian referees. The interrogation covered multiple incidents, including the disputed penalty decision in the Inter-Roma match involving Bisseck and Ndicka. Gervasoni's lawyer, Michele Ducci, argued that VAR decisions are made in 10–15 seconds, leaving no time for outside interference to influence the outcome. Gervasoni himself stated: "I rule out at 100% that the audio from Inter-Roma was tampered with."

The Inter-Roma penalty incident became one of the most debated refereeing decisions of the past season. The questioning of Gervasoni is part of a broader investigation that also involves Gianluca Rocchi, though Rocchi did not attend his scheduled interrogation. The case extends beyond the Inter-Roma matter to include the Salernitana-Modena match as well.

Gervasoni's categorical denial of audio tampering in the Inter-Roma case comes amid ongoing scrutiny of VAR decision-making in Italian football. His legal team's assertion that the speed of VAR decisions makes manipulation practically impossible forms the central defence against any allegations of interference in the controversial penalty call.

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Gervasoni: “Escludo al 100% la manomissione dell’audio VAR di Inter-Roma” - Forzaroma.info Forzaroma.infoI migliori video scelti dal nostro canaleforzaroma news as roma Gervasoni: “Escludo al 100% la manomissione dell’audio VAR di Inter-Roma”news as romaGervasoni: “Escludo al 100% la manomissione dell’audio VAR di Inter-Roma”Getty ImagesIl suo avvocato: "Una decisione che viene presa in 10-15 secondi, dunque non c’è tempo materiale per far sì che qualcuno insista" Redazione 30 aprile 2026 (modifica il 30 aprile 2026 | 16:30) Questa mattina Andrea Gervasoni, ex supervisore VAR autosospeso, è stato ascoltato per ben 4 ore dal Pm Ascione. Un interrogatorio lunghissimo, parte dell'inchiesta sugli arbitri che include Gianluca Rocchi (che invece non si è presentato). Oltre al caso legato a Salernitana-Modena, Gervasoni ha risposto alle domande su uno degli episodi più discussi dello scorso anno, ovvero il rigore negato a Bisseck nel contatto con Ndicka. “Una decisione che viene presa in 10-15 secondi, dunque non c’è tempo materiale perché qualcuno insista per far prendere una decisione diversa piuttosto che un’altra”, ha detto il suo avvocato Michele Ducci nelle parole riportate da La Gazzetta dello Sport. Lo stesso ex supervisore è intervenuto dopo le parole del legale affermando: “Escludo al 100% sia stato manomesso l’audio di Inter-Roma".Leggi anche De Rossi chiaro sul futuro dell’Ostiamare: “Non saremo satelliti della Roma Under... Stramaccioni: “Ranieri ha danneggiato la Roma. L’assenza dei Friedkin pesa” © RIPRODUZIONE RISERVATA

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