Mancini: They've all got it in for us! Inter boss Roberto Mancini raged at the “absurd†Adriano ban for diving and the media’s “prejudice†against his club.
“For the Disciplinary Commission to give a two-match suspension for a simulation that is difficult to ascertain is totally absurd,†insisted the Coach.
Adriano was caught on camera sneakily earning a penalty in the 3-1 loss to Roma on Wednesday – their first defeat of the season – and video evidence was used to inflict the ban.
An appeal has been rejected, but the Nerazzurri are taking L’Imperatore’s case to the CAF Court of Appeal.
“It is very difficult for the Disciplinary Commission to judge these incidents and I don’t think the evidence can be so conclusive as to give a two-match ban. If the newspapers write that Adriano can be tried through video evidence, then of course the Commission will double check,†slammed Mancio.
“In the last few weeks we have been denied two penalties, but nobody was punished for those errors.â€
It has been a tough time for Adriano, who skipped training this week and was fined by the club, although official confirmation is not forthcoming.
“I don’t want to answer these questions, as we’d only end up in the usual controversy. In any case, it’s my problem to deal with,†responded an irritated Mancini.
This wasn’t the only incident that sparked an angry reaction from the Coach, as he also rallied against the Press for the way it reviewed the 3-1 loss to Roma.
“The important thing is to win, but it is you journalists who always create reasons for controversy, like the myth of the 100 points.â€
Several players, among them Marco Materazzi, had noted this month that hitting the epic 100-point mark would silence all their critics for good – but with two points from their last three games, the most Inter can achieve now is 99.
“The Scudetto is the real finish line, so 80 or 90 points makes no difference. In a unique season like this we lost a game that counts for nothing in the long run, yet has been compared to May 5.â€
Inter’s title party was ready for Wednesday, as a win would have mathematically secured the Championship, but the result forced the flags to be put away again.
The infamous date May 5, 2002 (IMG:
http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/king.gif) was when the Nerazzurri were leading the race on the final round of the season only to lose 4-2 away to Lazio. They finished third behind Juventus and Roma.
“When the media discusses Inter, there is so much prejudice that they always find a way to do us down.â€The San Siro giants could still be celebrating this weekend, as if they beat Siena and Roma lose at Atalanta, they will mathematically take the Scudetto.
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They maybe will be champoins this year but losers mentality will stay with them forever!!