"Referee Andrea Colombo is at the centre of a storm on social media for his handling of Roma-Milan, but the newspapers have praised him. The only big call that Colombo had to make was the handball on Davide Bartesaghi, which led to the penalty with which Roma ended up drawing level after Koni De Winter's opener. However, a clip that is going viral on social media has shown some close-up details from the Stadio Olimpico."
"Firstly, the referee seems to physically confront Adrien Rabiot as he goes to check that Mile Svilar is ok after he took a ball to the face. Then, Colombo stepped on Mike Maignan's boot as the goalkeeper was trying to take up his position for the penalty. The Milan captain let him know, and yet received a yellow card for it."
Andrea Colombo refereed Roma-Milan and attracted social media criticism for his handling of several incidents while newspapers praised his performance. A viral clip showed Colombo appearing to physically confront Adrien Rabiot, stepping on Mike Maignan's boot as the goalkeeper positioned for a penalty, and Luka Modric receiving a shove and then a yellow card after questioning the contact. The key on-field decision was a penalty for Davide Bartesaghi's handball that allowed Roma to equalise. Major Italian outlets gave Colombo generally positive ratings, citing focus and correct management of key moments, while noting some decisions displeased both teams.
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