Serie A referee under scrutiny as questionable officiating sees Inter Milan drop key points against Lazio in knife-edge title race with Napoli

Referee Daniele Chiffi's decision-making during the Inter vs Lazio game on Sunday raised eyebrows. After a video review made by Gazzetta dello Sport (via FC Inter News), some of his decisions seemed questionable, with one incident depriving Inter of a goal, resulting in them dropping two points in the title pursuit. However, there were other instances as well.

At the dying stages of the encounter, Marko Arnautovic had netted a goal, which could have been the dramatic late-winner for Inter. However, that goal was ruled out on the suspicion of a probable offside. A thorough video check by Gazzetta dello Sport claims there was doubt regarding that decision. Additionally, Pedro's first goal for Lazio, their equaliser of the evening, was initially flagged offside. However, VAR was called into play, and it was witnessed that Matias Vecino was onside while assisting Pedro, thanks to Inter defender Alessandro Bastoni, who played him on. Another incident was noted at the dying stages of the regulation period, when Lazio were not awarded a penalty, despite the ball 'hitting' defender Yan Bisseck's hand. After taking advice from the VAR, Chiffi pointed to the spot from where Pedro scored Lazio's second goal.

Daniele Chiffi's officiating has been questionable in the past as well. According to a report by Sempre Inter, the official was in charge of the Inter vs Udinese game back in March. He also lost control of the game, which ended 2-1 in favour of the Nerrazzuri.

Inter have two matches remaining this season, before they participate in the FIFA Club World Cup. On May 23, they will face Cesc Fabregas' Como in their last Serie A game of the campaign. Eight days later, they will be up against Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Champions League finale.