Italian official Paolo Tagliavento has retired from refereeing and admits his biggest mistake was Sulley Muntari’s ‘ghost goal’ during Milan-Juventus in 2011-2012 Serie A season.

“Muntari’s goal against Juve (in 2011) was my worst mistake, today I could have avoided it in a few seconds.”

The Rossoneri were leading Antonio Conte's Old Lady by a goal to nil in a vital clash in the 2011-12 Serie A title race when the Ghanaian thought he had doubled his side's lead.

However, his headed effort was not given as a goal despite clearly crossing the line, with Juve going on to equalise and claim a 1-1 draw.

Tagliavento, who turns 46 in September, has officiated in Serie A for the past 14 years and was a FIFA and UEFA referee between 2007 and 2017.

By Daraja Mutari/Ghanaguardian.com