Zeffirelli provided another great proof of his football faith in 1982, at the end of a heated championship season.
On the eve of the final day, Juventus and Fiorentina were tied at the top with 44 points:
Juventus won the championship by defeating Catanzaro 1-0 on a penalty kick, while Fiorentina drew 0-0 after having a goal disallowed by the referee.
Zeffirelli thundered that Juventus habitually “bought” referees.
The matter ended up in court, with lawsuits and counter-lawsuits.
And Zeffirelli, unable to prove his accusations, was ordered to pay a penalty.
