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Serie A Disciplinary Rulings: Zaniolo Handed Two-Match Ban for Referee Insult

The Giudice Sportivo's decisions after Round 35 include suspensions for six players and fines for Juventus and Lecce.

Giudice sportivo, mano pesante per Zaniolo. Multata la Juventus
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Overview

  • Nicolò Zaniolo of Fiorentina received a two-match suspension and a €15,000 fine for insulting referee Daniele Chiffi after being sent off against Roma.
  • Zaniolo will miss Fiorentina's upcoming Serie A matches against Venezia and Bologna, impacting the team's lineup during a critical phase of the season.
  • Five other players—Colombo (Empoli), Hysaj (Lazio), Leão (Milan), Hien (Atalanta), and Thorsby (Genoa)—were each given one-match bans for various infractions.
  • Juventus was fined €3,000 for delaying the start of the second half of their match by approximately two minutes.
  • Lecce received a €20,000 fine and a warning after fans displayed offensive banners and threw fireworks, causing a five-minute suspension during their match.