The Italian Sporting Judge has issued a verdict following the latest round of Serie A matches. The most notable penalty has been given to Juventus’ manager Massimiliano Allegri after his protest in the aftermath of the Genoa-Juventus game.
The official statement singled out Allegri for a harsh, and somewhat disrespectful critique of the referee’s officiating and the effectiveness of the VAR system during his post-match actions. The statement continues: “He [Allegri] questioned the refereeing, initially in a calm manner, however, subsequently, he became disrespectful even about the VAR’s operations. As a result, the match director invited him to leave the referees’ locker room.”
As a consequence, Allegri has been hit with a fine of €10,000 along with a formal warning. This incident follows the match between Genoa and Juventus, as Allegri’s dissatisfaction with the decisions and the operation of the VAR led him into a heated exchange in the referees’ room post-match.
The judgement and the resulting fine underscore the emphasis that the authorities place on maintaining respect for officials, especially in high stakes professional leagues such as the Serie A. This verdict is a strong indication to the Juventus manager, the players and other participants in the league about the importance of appropriate conduct at all levels of the game.