Maurizio Mariani
October 2025
Designator Gianluca Rocchi “stopped” referee Mariani and assistant Bindoni following a delayed flag that precipitated a soft Napoli penalty, plus a missed Inter handball. The procedural “short circuit” and “too serious errors” could see Mariani demoted. Kevin De Bruyne converted the contentious spot-kick as Napoli regained top spot in a fiery title-race fixture.
Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United)
October 2025
Amorim confirmed Fernandes remains first-choice from the spot despite two recent league misses. The captain’s long-term record—62/70 career pens (88.6%), 39/45 for United (86.6%)—underpins the decision ahead of a high-stakes trip to Liverpool. Misses versus Fulham and Brentford triggered scrutiny, but staff prioritise historical conversion and leadership stability. Amorim framed the call as evidence-led and consistent with United’s seniority structure while seeking performance reset in a difficult early-season run.