Italy's victory over Montenegro in the water polo final was marked by an intense controversy between the two teams. After the game, cross-accusations emerged between the players, involving episodes of physical confrontations and an alleged bite during the match.
The two federations and the players involved exchanged accusations about what happened in the water. The situation became even more tense with an enigmatic post by the Italian federation on social media, which fueled speculation about the incidents.
The final, which should have been decided on the field by the sporting result, ended up being tainted by this extra-sporting dispute between Montenegro and Italy, with both sides defending their version of events.
