"This painful and difficult decision, shared with my family, is intended to allow the judicial process to proceed smoothly, from which I am certain I will emerge unscathed and stronger than before."
"My great love for my association and my sense of responsibility for the role I hold lead me, above all, to protect such an important group of athletes, whom I do not want to be affected in any way by my circumstances."
"It is alleged that Rocchi was behind the selection of a referee for an Inter Milan game as he was 'liked by Inter'."
"Rocchi is also accused of pressuring a VAR official to encourage a referee to check on the pitchside monitor for a handball offence during Udinese's 1-0 win over Parma in March last year."
Gianluca Rocchi, responsible for assigning referees in Italy's top leagues, has suspended himself due to an investigation for alleged sporting fraud. The Italian Referees Association confirmed his suspension following an inquiry by the Milan Public Prosecutor's Office. Rocchi expressed his decision was made to ensure the judicial process proceeds smoothly. He is accused of influencing referee selections and pressuring VAR officials during matches. Andrea Gervasoni, the video assistant referee supervisor, has also suspended himself amid the investigation.
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