Italian Football in Turmoil as Referee Chief Rocchi Steps Aside Amid Match-Fixing

PUBLISHED Tuesday, April 28, 2026 · wanted in rome

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⬤ Italian referee chief Rocchi steps aside amid match-fixing investigation
⬤ Prosecutors investigate Rocchi for sporting fraud and VAR manipulation
⬤ Italian football's credibility damaged as Rocchi's exit sparks calls for federation renewal