De Rossi: Refs won it for Inter
Daniele De Rossi has launched a vicious attack on title winners Inter, suggesting they only got the Scudetto through aid from referees.
“I may be bitter, but I will not forget that in the two months when Inter had the most difficulties, they won the way everyone saw…”
This is certainly not the first time Roma and midfielder De Rossi have accused the Nerazzurri of receiving favours from officials.
One of the most controversial incidents was a penalty for Fernando Couto’s handling offence that gave Inter victory over Parma at San Siro at the midway stage of the tournament.
“I did not want to say this before the last game because I didn’t like to further charge up the decisive Sunday, but those are my views on this season.”
Inter midfielder Dejan Stankovic hit out at the ‘haters’ by complimenting Roma for their performance, but stating that his team were still better.
“I thank Stankovic, but it’s easy to give compliments when you win. It’s more difficult for me to compliment them, especially with the way they won it.”
The lead had been whittled down to one point from a height of 11 in February, but once it became clear Inter had won in Parma, Roma relaxed and Catania equalised in their Massimino clash.