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Inter v Atalanta: A Fiery Encounter and Controversial Finale

The clash between Inter and Atalanta on Matchday 29 turned into a heated battle, with tensions escalating in the closing minutes of the match. From disputed goals to confrontations between players and coaching staff, the game had it all.

Inter v Atalanta: A Fiery Encounter and Controversial Finale

Incident at the final whistle: the assistant coach and a player come into contact.All hell broke loose in the closing stages of the Inter v Atalanta match, part of Matchday 29. Following Krstovic’s goal – which resulted from a clash between Sulemana and Dumfries – and a penalty claimed by Frattesi, vehement protests erupted from the Inter players towards referee Manganiello.These tense moments led to Chivu’s sending-off and sparked several scuffles in the middle of the pitch between players from both sides. In the closing stages, the Inter players’ complaints were directed at Manganiello, with a group gathering around him, including Barella and Dumfries himself among the most agitated.Tensions were also running high at the end between Kolarov and Djimsiti, who came into contact in the middle of the pitch. Inter’s assistant coach had come onto the pitch in the closing stages to protest to the refereeing team and consequently also came into contact with the Atalanta defender.

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The Match Unfolds: Controversies and Chaos

All hell broke loose as Krstovic's goal, following a clash between Sulemana and Dumfries, and a contentious penalty claimed by Atalanta's Frattesi, ignited a series of protests from the Inter camp directed at referee Manganiello. Chivu's subsequent sending-off added fuel to the fire, leading to scuffles between players from both teams on the pitch.

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Tensions Flare: Kolarov vs. Djimsiti

Amidst the chaos, tempers flared between Kolarov and Djimsiti, resulting in a tense confrontation in midfield. The altercation between the two players added to the already charged atmosphere of the match.

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Assistant Coach in the Fray

Adding to the drama, Inter's assistant coach found himself in the midst of the chaos as he entered the pitch to protest the refereeing decisions. In doing so, he inadvertently came into contact with Atalanta's Djimsiti, further escalating the situation.

Published on Mar 14, 2026