"Rafael Leao has fueled the officiating controversy on Instagram with a couple of stories, highlighting a previous incident that went against AC Milan. Milan's unbeaten run came to an end this evening as Parma scored the only goal at San Siro. It was a rather controversial goal, however, as Mike Maignan was 'screened' by an opponent and Davide Bartesaghi felt he was beaten unfairly in the aerial duel."
"After a long VAR check, lasting for a few minutes, the referee decided to allow the goal after initially disallowing it. Naturally, the Rossoneri weren't happy with the decision and the reactions have been that the situation didn't even warrant a VAR check, seeing as it wasn't a clear error. Leao has fueled the controversy with two stories on his Instagram tonight, first showing the goal Milan had disallowed against Sassuolo (for a non-existent foul) and then tonight's goal."
"In other words, he believes that if the Sassuolo incident was a foul, then it was definitely a foul on Bartesaghi. There is no doubt that the officiating has been too inconsistent in Serie A this season and that is what has made everything more frustrating. Ultimately, however, tonight Milan have themselves to blame for not scoring before the incident."
Parma ended AC Milan's unbeaten run at San Siro by scoring the only goal, which was controversial because Mike Maignan was screened and Davide Bartesaghi felt beaten unfairly in the aerial duel. The referee initially disallowed the goal but, after a lengthy VAR check lasting several minutes, allowed it. Milan players and supporters reacted angrily, arguing the situation did not warrant a VAR review and was not a clear error. Rafael Leao posted two Instagram stories juxtaposing a previously disallowed Milan goal against Sassuolo and the Parma goal, implying inconsistent officiating. The season's refereeing inconsistency has increased frustration, though Milan failed to score earlier.
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