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3w ago

Zaniolo Under Investigation After Alleged Urination and Assault in Roma Youth Locker Room

Following Zaniolo’s apology denying physical aggression, AS Roma plus the FIGC have initiated calls for disciplinary action.

Nicolò Zaniolo (r.) kürzlich nach dem Aus im Halbfinale der Conference League gegen Betis Sevilla
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Overview

  • After AC Florenz’s U20 match against AS Roma on May 26, Zaniolo is accused of urinating in the opposing locker room and assaulting two youth players.
  • AS Roma reported that Mattia Almaviva faces a 10-day recovery and Marco Litti up to three weeks in hospital from the alleged attacks.
  • In an Instagram statement, Zaniolo apologized for losing his temper, said he was verbally provoked, and insisted he did not physically attack the youths.
  • AS Roma is demanding Zaniolo be tried before a sports tribunal and the Italian Football Federation has opened a formal investigation into the incident.
  • The 25-year-old midfielder is on loan from Galatasaray to AC Florenz and has a history of controversies including a red card against Roma and involvement in illegal sports betting.