Marco Guida’s reaction to a wild celebration is caught on camera, drawing sharp criticism and raising questions over his conduct during a tense match.
A Serie A match has been overshadowed by a bizarre and controversial incident, as referee Marco Guida was filmed apparently kicking AC Milan’s Alexis Saelemaekers in the heat of a tense encounter.
The moment occurred immediately after Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan saved a crucial penalty from Roma’s Paulo Dybala. As Saelemaekers turned to celebrate wildly in front of the referee, Guida appeared to respond by delivering a slight kick to the Belgian winger. A viral clip of the exchange has sparked outrage and debate across the football world.
The reaction from within the refereeing community was swift and critical. Former Serie A official Graziano Cesari did not mince words in his analysis, stating, “That’s a behavior an international referee simply cannot have. I see intent in that gesture… This is not the kind of behavior a match official should ever display.”
It is now up to the Italian Football Federation to determine if Guida will face any punishment for his actions. The incident mars what was otherwise a successful night for AC Milan, who secured a 1-0 victory to stay within a point of the league summit.
The controversy casts a shadow over the club’s strong start under new manager Max Allegri, as they now prepare for a crucial run of fixtures, including the highly-anticipated Milan derby against Inter after the international break.
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