Serie A Daily Report - 2026-04-26

Inter Milan were held to a dramatic 2-2 draw at Torino, leaving Cristian Chivu's side 10 points clear of Napoli with four rounds remaining. Marcus Thuram headed Inter in front in the 23rd minute and Yann Bisseck restored a two-goal cushion just after the hour, but Torino refused to fold and turned the game with a Giovanni Simeone breakaway and a Nikola Vlasic penalty after a VAR review for Carlos Augusto's handball.

The result means Inter did not get the chance to move to the brink of the title, but they still need only manage the closing stretch to clinch the Scudetto. Torino's late rally mattered because it delayed the inevitable and exposed how quickly a decisive lead can vanish in a run-in, especially with Napoli still mathematically alive.

Como beat Genoa 2-0 at the Luigi Ferraris to jump back into fifth place and keep their Champions League push alive. Tasos Douvikas opened the scoring in the 10th minute from Lucas da Cunha's cross, and Assane Diao added the second in the 68th minute to give Cesc Fabregas' side a valuable away win that moved them to 61 points, level with Roma and only two behind Juventus.

The match also carried a concern for Como when Nico Paz was forced off after a clash of heads with Genoa defender Alessandro Marcandalli and was taken to hospital after telling staff he could not see properly. That injury matters because Paz has been central to Como's late-season surge, and his availability could shape the race for Europe.

AC Milan and Juventus played out a 0-0 draw at San Siro, a result that keeps both clubs in the Champions League qualification fight but leaves them with work to do in the final four rounds. Milan had the better chances and even hit the bar through Alexis Saelemaekers early on, yet neither side found the decisive breakthrough in a match that felt like a missed opportunity.

The point was especially useful for Juventus because Luciano Spalletti's team know a win would have lifted them level with Milan in third, while defeat could have allowed Como and Roma to close the gap. Instead, the Bianconeri leave Milan still in the mix and the top-four race remains tight.

Serie A's refereeing hierarchy was thrown into turmoil after Gianluca Rocchi, the head of referees in Serie A and Serie B, was placed under criminal investigation for alleged sports fraud and is due in court in Milan on Thursday. VAR supervisor Andrea Gervasoni is also under investigation, and Rocchi has stepped away from his role while the case develops.

The accusations centre on alleged influence over VAR decisions and referee selections, adding another institutional crisis to Italian football after the men's national team's repeated failure to qualify for the World Cup. League president Ezio Simonelli insisted Serie A is 'fair' and said anyone found to have erred will pay, but the probe has already damaged confidence in the system.

Manchester United scouts are set to watch Rafael Leão when AC Milan host Juventus, with the Portugal winger now valued at around €60 million and no longer considered untouchable at San Siro. The interest comes as Milan continue to balance their push for Champions League qualification with the possibility of losing one of their most explosive attackers in the summer.

The story is significant because it places a premium Serie A star in the centre of a major Premier League transfer battle. If United decide to move, Milan's negotiating position will hinge on whether Leão's performances in the run-in can justify a higher fee than the reported €60 million figure.

Juventus are reportedly leading the race to sign Bernardo Silva when his Manchester City contract expires in June 2026, with the 31-year-old midfielder also attracting interest from AC Milan, Barcelona, Benfica, PSG, Saudi clubs and MLS sides. The Portugal international is said to be available on a free transfer, making him one of the most intriguing summer opportunities on the market.

For Juventus, the possibility of landing a proven, high-level creator without a fee would be a major statement as they try to stay competitive in Serie A and Europe. The competition for his signature suggests the club would need to move quickly if they want to turn reported interest into an agreement.