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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.

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.