Former Inter president Massimo Moratti recently shared his views on ongoing referee investigations, recalling significant moments in the Nerazzurri's history, including the 2011 Coppa Italia final victory against Palermo. Moratti insists Inter was never favored by referees, labeling current accusations of sporting fraud as "ridiculous" when compared to the Calciopoli scandal.

Moratti's statements come as referee designator Gianluca Rocchi is under formal investigation for sporting fraud, a more severe accusation than those that emerged in 2006 with Calciopoli. Among the allegations is that Rocchi colluded with unknown figures at San Siro in April 2025 to avoid assigning Daniele Doveri to Inter games, instead opting for officials the club considered preferable.

Four other members of the refereeing world are also under investigation. However, Moratti, who was Inter's president in 2006, firmly reiterates his club's innocence. He told Napoli Network that he didn't follow the matter too closely, but it seems more like a "small battle between referees" than anything related to clubs, ruling out comparisons with Calciopoli.

The former president recalled his fear and respect for referees in the past, acknowledging their power to decide his team's fate, especially with Juventus as an opponent. He always considered it a difficult profession and for this reason avoided speaking directly with them.

Moratti expressed disbelief at seeing interviews with figures like De Santis and Luciano Moggi, who were convicted in Calciopoli, being asked for their opinion on the current matter. For him, what is happening now is "ridiculous" compared to the gravity of Calciopoli, which saw several clubs involved in communications and pressure on referee designators.

The mention of the 2011 final against Palermo serves to contextualize Inter's long journey under Moratti's presidency, a period marked by successes but also intense refereeing controversies. His words underscore a constant defense of the Nerazzurri club's integrity against any accusations of wrongdoing.