The Italian legend lamented the incident and questioned the VAR procedure and the referee's leadership. He told Il Messaggero: "This confirms how important and necessary intervention is to resolve issues like the Kalulu case. How is it possible not to intervene in such a serious incident? Who could have imagined such a thing? It's a procedure that drives you crazy."
The head of the Italian delegation also called for a better understanding of physical play, adding: "In physical contact, something must be reviewed; it doesn't always have to be a foul. There must be a confrontation between those playing football and the referee. If everything is whistled, the players will immediately understand it and will always throw themselves to the ground."