[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"football-site-config":3,"world-cup-status-en":27,"news-detail-ex-inter-official-butti-called-to-testify-in-serie-a-referee-probe":40,"news-related-ex-inter-official-butti-called-to-testify-in-serie-a-referee-probe-en":82,"news-related-match-ex-inter-official-butti-called-to-testify-in-serie-a-referee-probe-en":26},{"adSlots":4,"affiliateMode":5,"brandName":6,"contentStrategy":7,"currency":8,"friendLinks":9,"homepageLayoutKey":10,"leagueFocus":11,"locale":12,"planVisibility":13,"seoDescription":14,"seoTitleTemplate":15,"siteCode":10,"siteName":6,"siteType":10,"subscriptionMode":5,"timezone":16,"id":17,"tenantID":18,"primaryDomain":19,"countryCode":20,"logoUrl":21,"faviconUrl":21,"theme":22,"seoKeywords":24,"status":25,"ads":4,"focusLeagues":26,"affiliatePolicies":26},[],"shared","Football Prediction Platform","scores_predictions","USD",[],"main",[],"en-US",[],"Football fixtures, results, free predictions, subscriptions, and clearly labeled partner links.","{page} | Football Prediction Platform","America\u002FNew_York",323900000000000000,1,"football.easytestdev.online","US","",{"primaryColor":23},"#1677ff","football predictions, football fixtures, football results","active",null,{"active":28,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"leagueImagePath":31,"seasonId":32,"seasonName":33,"startingAt":34,"endingAt":35,"daysToStart":36,"daysToEnd":37,"phase":38,"includeQualifying":39},true,"326135624916537344","World Cup","https:\u002F\u002Fmedia.api-sports.io\u002Ffootball\u002Fleagues\u002F1.png","326255613308833792","2026\u002F2027","2026-06-11","2026-06-28",-11,5,"running",false,{"article":41},{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":42,"category":43,"excerpt":44,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":45,"leagueId":46,"leagueName":47,"matchId":48,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":49,"slug":50,"sourceName":51,"sourceURL":52,"teamId":53,"teamName":54,"teamIds":55,"teamNames":68,"title":81},"The ongoing referee investigation in Italian football has taken a new turn with the summoning of a high-ranking FIGC official. Antonio Butti, a former Inter Milan employee who now oversees the scheduling of Serie A fixtures, has been called to testify before prosecutor Giuseppe Ascione. The development adds another layer of complexity to an already scandal-ridden saga that has shaken the foundation of Italian football.\n\nButti’s role within the FIGC has long been a subject of scrutiny, particularly given his previous ties to Inter. For years, he was on the payroll of the Nerazzurri before transitioning to a position where he directly influences the competitive balance of the league by setting match dates and timings. The inherent conflict of interest has not gone unnoticed, and this latest summoning brings those concerns to the forefront.\n\nThe exact nature of Butti’s testimony remains unclear, but sources indicate that his appearance is linked to the broader investigation into referee assignments and potential bias. The probe, led by Ascione, has already sent shockwaves through Serie A, with several officials and clubs under suspicion. The involvement of a calendar maker raises questions about whether scheduling decisions could have been influenced to favor certain teams.\n\nFor Inter, the situation is particularly delicate. Butti’s long tenure at the club—spanning multiple seasons—means that any revelations could cast a shadow over the team’s recent successes. While the club itself has not been directly implicated, the optics of a former employee being questioned in such a high-profile case are far from ideal.\n\nThe Serie A calendar is a critical component of the league’s operations. It determines not only when matches are played but also the rest periods between games, which can significantly impact team performance. If Butti’s testimony suggests any manipulation, the consequences could be severe, including potential point deductions or even title revocations.\n\nThis development comes at a time when the credibility of Italian football is already under strain. The referee investigation has already led to the suspension of several officials, and the inclusion of Butti could expand the scope of the inquiry. The FIGC has thus far maintained a stance of cooperation, but the pressure is mounting for transparency.\n\nIn the broader context, this story underscores ongoing issues within the governance of Italian football. The intertwining of club loyalties and administrative roles has been a persistent problem, and Butti’s case highlights the need for stricter conflict-of-interest regulations. As the investigation progresses, many will be watching to see if this leads to meaningful reform.\n\nThe atmosphere around the league is tense. Fans and pundits alike are awaiting further details, with many fearing that this could spiral into one of the biggest scandals in recent memory. For now, all eyes are on prosecutor Ascione and the testimony that Butti will provide.\n\nBased on reporting from Tuttosport.com - Calcio.","news","FIGC director and former Inter employee Butti, responsible for Serie A calendar scheduling, has been summoned by prosecutor Ascione to testify in the ongoing referee investigation, raising questions about league integrity.","327184700286177281","326135624706822144","Serie A","0","2026-05-05T09:42:44Z","ex-inter-official-butti-called-to-testify-in-serie-a-referee-probe","Tuttosport.com - Calcio","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.tuttosport.com\u002Fnews\u002Fcalcio\u002Fserie-a\u002F2026\u002F05\u002F05-148433621\u002Fbutti_lex_inter_che_fa_i_calendari_serie_a_finisce_nellinchiesta_arbitri_convocato_in_procura\u002F","326257539769438208","Inter",[53,56,57,58,59,60,61,62,63,64,65,66,67],"326255041851691008","326257546220277760","326257554193649664","326257601098551296","326257621227016192","326257636469116928","326257636657860608","326222707169431552","326222713142120448","326257539962376192","326257545754710016","326257546392244224",[54,69,70,71,72,73,74,75,76,77,78,79,80],"Cherno More Varna","Chelsea","Perth Glory","Deportivo Pereira","Persepolis FC","Persib Bandung","Persik Kediri","Anderlecht","Canada","Como","Newcastle","Nottingham Forest","Ex-Inter Official Butti Called to Testify in Serie A Referee Probe",[83,109,139,162],{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":43,"excerpt":84,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":85,"leagueId":46,"leagueName":47,"matchId":48,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":86,"slug":87,"sourceName":88,"sourceURL":89,"teamId":90,"teamName":91,"teamIds":92,"teamNames":100,"title":108},"Romelu Lukaku has resumed training with Napoli after a month-long absence mired in controversy and uncertainty. The striker spent time in Belgium for physical recovery, raising questions about his future with the Italian club.","327181007394443265","2026-05-06T02:25:04Z","napoli-s-lukaku-ends-month-long-absence-returns-to-training-amid-controversy","Fútbol","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.mundodeportivo.com\u002Ffutbol\u002Fserie-a\u002F20260505\u002F1004179378\u002Flukaku-reaparece-polemica.html","326222711401484288","Belgium",[90,93,63,94,95,96,97,98,99,64],"326257539425505280","326222712143876096","326222712592666624","326257537596788736","326257550968229888","326257590545682432","326257593842405376",[91,101,76,102,103,104,105,106,107,77],"Napoli","Portugal","Congo DR","FC Porto","SKN ST. 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