Inter Milan legend Javier Zanetti was on ball-picking duty for the Champions League last 16 draw.
Thanks to him, two of Inter’s rivals – Roma and Juventus – were given tough ties, drawing Real Madrid and Bayern Munich respectively.
Fantastic shuffling by Zanetti in this years Champions league draw.. Same games every year!! pic.twitter.com/x9YwnEP8CK
— All Sports Syndicate (@ASportSyndicate) December 14, 2015
This, coupled with his unusual method for picking Real Madrid out of the bowl, has seen some suggest that the Champions League draw was fixed.
https://twitter.com/ashleygiow/status/676359663500337152
CONSPIRACY?
Look at how Javier Zanetti made the draw involving Real Madrid & AS Roma
What do you think?… https://t.co/w5E83ktvWt
— 𝕄 𝕀 𝕔 𝕂 𝕐 (@marfo_micky) December 14, 2015
Someone tell Zanetti he's meant too mix the balls not hold on too one and turn his hand ! Champs league fix !
— Ashley Yandell (@ashyanz) December 14, 2015
Although we agree his technique when mixing the balls left plenty to be desired, we’re far from convinced that this is a fix.
