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Sexist Shout at Referee in Italian Women’s Cup Match Draws Fan Backlash and Club Condemnations

A livestreamed clip prompted swift censure from spectators, followed by formal denouncements from both clubs.

Overview

  • A spectator directed the phrase “Vai a lavare i piatti” at referee Arianna Quadro during Moncalieri Women vs Pro Palazzolo in the Coppa Italia Serie C femminile.
  • The incident was captured on the match broadcast shared by Piemonte Sport, where fans can be heard booing and reprimanding the offender.
  • Moncalieri Women issued an official statement condemning the sexist language and noted that both sets of supporters distanced themselves from the remark.
  • Pro Palazzolo later released a statement condemning the episode, with ANSA reporting the offender was a kit man registered with the men’s Palazzolo team who attended as a spectator.
  • Moncalieri won the match 4–3 to advance to the quarterfinals of the competition.