Troilo mocked Barella over Italy’s World Cup fiasco: ‘They don’t even know who he is’
Troilo mocked Barella over Italy’s World Cup fiasco: ‘They don’t even know who he is’ Parma defender Mariano Troilo mocked Inter star Nicolò Barella on Sunday over Italy’s failed World Cup qualification, but the Nerazzurri midfielder hit back: ‘They don’t even know who he is in Argentina. ’ There was tension between Parma defender Troilo and Inter midfielder Barella on Sunday during the Nerazzurri’s 2-0 victory at San Siro, which secured them their 21st Scudetto. As reported by DAZN (via FCInter1908 ), Troilo stepped on Barella’s foot during a corner kick near the end of the game, prompting Inter captain Lautaro Martinez to defend his teammate by pushing Troilo, an Argentine compatriot, away.
Barella looked in a lot of pain while on the ground, but Troilo told him, “Get up, I didn’t even touch you. ” MILAN, ITALY – FEBRUARY 22: Mariano Troilo of Parma Calcio celebrates after scoring their team’s first goal during the Serie A match between AC Milan and Parma Calcio 1913 at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on February 22, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images) The Italian midfielder and Troilo continued provoking each other, prompting Inter coach Cristian Chivu to replace his star to avoid consequences.
MILAN, ITALY – APRIL 05: Nicolo Barella of FC Internazionale Milano celebrates scoring his team’s fifth goal during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and AS Roma at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on April 05, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images) When Barella arrived on the bench, he told his teammate Marcus Thuram what exactly had happened with the Parma defender. “Do you know what he told me?
” Barella asked. “Shut up, Bobo, you’re out of the World Cup! ” The Inter midfielder sarcastically added before sitting on the bench: “They don’t even know who he is in Argentina!
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