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Referee Who Denied Lazio Penalty Against AC Milan Appointed for Monza Game

Almost a year removed from the controversial defeat at San Siro, Lazio will find match official Giuseppe Collu once again. Giuseppe Collu Had a Messy Performance in Milan vs Lazio Last Season Last season, the 36-year-old took charge of the…

By Michel Sakr · The Laziali

Published: Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 8:02 PM

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Referee Giuseppe Collu has been assigned to officiate Lazio's Serie A fixture against Monza.
Collu previously sparked controversy by denying Lazio a late penalty against AC Milan in November 2025.
Lazio enter the upcoming Monza match ranked third in the Serie A standings.

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Referee Giuseppe Collu has been appointed to officiate Lazio's upcoming Serie A match against Monza at the Stadio Olimpico. The fixture marks the first time Lazio will be officiated by Collu since a controversial clash against AC Milan last season. Gennaro Gattuso's side enters the Sunday contest placed third in the league table.

Collu previously sparked controversy in November 2025 after denying Lazio a late penalty against Milan following an on-field VAR review. Despite Strahinja Pavlovic handling the ball, Collu ruled that Adam Marusic committed a prior foul. AC Milan won that match 1-0 via a solitary Rafael Leao strike.

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Referee Who Denied Lazio Penalty Against AC Milan Appointed for Monza Game

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