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Sarcastic Conte demands VAR check for ‘borderline’ movement in Juventus 3-0 Napoli

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25 January 2026

TURIN, ITALY – JANUARY 25: Antonio Conte, Head Coach of SSC Napoli, interacts with Luciano Spalletti, Head Coach of Juventus, prior to the Serie A match between Juventus FC and SSC Napoli at Juventus Stadium on January 25, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)

Napoli coach Antonio Conte sarcastically asked for a VAR check in the first half of a Serie A match against Juventus: ‘You are not even going to see it again, are you?’

Napoli asked for a penalty kick in the first half of a Serie A match against Juventus on Sunday.

The Partenopei broke through on the right flank with Gutierrez, who crossed towards the middle of the box, where Bremer put his arms around Hojlund’s neck. After that, Antonio Vergara went down after contact with Pierre Kalulu, but referee Maurizio Mariani waved to play on.

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MILAN, ITALY - JANUARY 11: Antonio Conte, Head Coach of SSC Napoli, looks on prior to the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and SSC Napoli at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on January 11, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images) — MILAN, ITALY – JANUARY 11: Antonio Conte, Head Coach of SSC Napoli, looks on prior to the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and SSC Napoli at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on January 11, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

“You are not even going to see it again, are you? Not even going to see it again,” Conte sarcastically asked the referee from the touchline.

Bremer’s intervention was scrutinised by DAZN referee pundit Luca Marelli, who said theBrazilian took a significant risk with his action.

“Bremer grabs Hojlund by the neck, and he goes down a bit too easily,” Marelli said via Calciomercato.com.

“The incident involving Vergara is much lighter than the first. Even before the ball is played, Bremer puts his arms around Hojlund’s next and the hold is very clear in my opinion.

TURIN, ITALY - JANUARY 25: Rasmus Hojlund of SSC Napoli is challenged by Bremer of Juventus during the Serie A match between Juventus FC and SSC Napoli at Juventus Stadium on January 25, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images) — TURIN, ITALY – JANUARY 25: Rasmus Hojlund of SSC Napoli is challenged by Bremer of Juventus during the Serie A match between Juventus FC and SSC Napoli at Juventus Stadium on January 25, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)

“Bremer’s hold is very borderline, with a movement that has nothing to do with playing the ball because he grabs Hojlund around the neck and is only watching his opponent. Only afterwards does he look at the ball. A VAR review is not easy because it’s not a clear and obvious error. From a slow-motion analysis is more of a penalty than not.”

Jonathan David gave Juventus the lead early in the first half, while Kenan Yildiz scored the second for the Old Lady after the break.

Football Italia is among the accredited media at the Allianz Stadium this evening. You can follow live updates on our dedicated Liveblog.

#JuveNapoli | al minuto 39 doppio allaccio in area di rigore bianconera: Bremer su Hojlund prima, Kalulu su Vergara poi (📸 DAZN).
Non sono stati mostrati replay ravvicinati dei due scontri, ma la retroporta può dare l’idea delle due dinamiche:
❌ l’attitudine di Bremer è quella… pic.twitter.com/TvNTeadQIn
— Denis Errori Arbitrali (@erroriarbitrali) January 25, 2026