Andrea Colombo appointed for Bologna-Inter: the referee of hot matches

Andrea Colombo, expert referee, chosen to officiate the Easter match Bologna-Inter after the Greek derby Olympiacos-Aek.

di MASSIMO VITALI
April 17, 2025
The whistleblower Andrea Colombo

The whistleblower Andrea Colombo

For a hot match here is a referee accustomed to hot challenges. The Como native Andrew Columbus, chosen by the designer Rocchi for the Bologna v Inter Easter Sunday, a few days ago he passed unscathed through the ring of fire of the derby between Olympiacos and Aek: by beating their rivals 1-0, Olympiacos became champion of Greece. And never mind if after the final whistle a brawl broke out on the pitch between the players of the two teams. It's Greek football, baby. Back to Serie A there is an unfortunate precedent between Bologna and Inter with Colombo: the 6-1 for the Nerazzurri on November 9, 2022, one of the rare stumbles of Motta's first season in red and blue. Moreover, Colombo, last March 16, was the referee of the 5-0 at the Dall'Ara with Lazio. Rule of 5 that also worked this season with Inter, see Verona-Inter 0-5 on November 23. With the Lombard Colombo, however, Inter has only won: 5 victories in as many clashes. For Bologna, on the other hand, 2 victories, a draw and a defeat. Finally, Carmelo Abisso, already Avar in Bologna-Napoli, returns to the Var.

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