Nicolas Burdisso has denied telling the referee that Ciro Immobile did not headbutt him during Monday’s contentious LazioTorino clash.

Marco Parolo and Igli Tare both claimed Burdisso told Piero Giacomelli that Immobile made no contact with him, despite the ref still sending off the striker.

However, the Argentine hit back on Sky Sport Italia: “I never said these things on the pitch.

Nicolas Burdisso has denied telling the referee that Ciro Immobile did not headbutt him during Monday’s contentious Lazio-Torino clash.

Marco Parolo and Igli Tare both claimed Burdisso told Piero Giacomelli that Immobile made no contact with him, despite the ref still sending off the striker.

However, the Argentine hit back on Sky Sport Italia: “I never said these things on the pitch.

“I just told the referee that it was my problem with Immobile. After that, the referee Giacomelli did his job.”

Lazio ultimately lost 3-1 to Torino, prompting sensational reports that they were considering whether to forfeit the season.

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