Media reports have confirmed that the CEO of Juventus, is facing potential penalties from the Italian Football Federation, after a video showed him exploding in anger at the referees following his team’s match against Inter Milan in the Italian football league last Saturday.
The match ended with Juventus losing to Inter Milan two goals to three at the Giuseppe Meazza Stadium in Milan, during the twenty-fifth round of the Italian league.
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It is worth noting that both the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) and the Italian Football Federation are working together to ensure such behavior is not repeated in the future. Therefore, the Juventus CEO could face a fine of eighty thousand euros for directly protesting the referee, as well as a ban from entering stadiums and attending Juventus matches for a specified period.
Juventus
Juventus is a professional football club based in Turin, Italy, founded in 1897. It is one of the most successful clubs in Italian football history, having won a record number of Serie A titles.
Italian Football Federation
The Italian Football Federation (Federazione Italiana Giuoco Calcio, or FIGC) is the governing body for football in Italy, founded in 1898 in Turin. It organizes the country’s national teams and major domestic competitions, including Serie A, and has been instrumental in Italy’s four FIFA World Cup victories.
Inter Milan
Inter Milan, officially known as Football Club Internazionale Milano, is an Italian professional football club founded in 1908 by a group of Milan Cricket and Football Club dissidents who wanted a club open to foreign players. Based in Milan, it is one of Italy’s most successful clubs, having won numerous Serie A titles, Coppa Italia trophies, and European championships, including three UEFA Champions League titles.
Giuseppe Meazza Stadium
The Giuseppe Meazza Stadium, commonly known as San Siro, is a football stadium in Milan, Italy, opened in 1926. It is the home of both AC Milan and Inter Milan and was renamed in 1980 to honor the legendary Italian footballer Giuseppe Meazza. The stadium has hosted numerous major events, including FIFA World Cup matches and UEFA Champions League finals.
Milan
Milan is a major city in northern Italy, historically founded by the Celts before becoming a key center of the Roman Empire. It is globally renowned as a fashion and design capital, while also housing significant cultural landmarks such as the Duomo cathedral and Leonardo da Vinci’s fresco “The Last Supper.”
International Federation of Association Football (FIFA)
The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) is the global governing body for soccer, founded in Paris in 1904 to oversee international competition. It organizes major tournaments, most notably the FIFA World Cup, which began in 1930 and has become the world’s most widely viewed sporting event.
Italian league
The Italian league, known as Serie A, is the top professional football division in Italy and one of the most prestigious leagues in world football. Founded in 1898 and reorganized into its current round-robin format in 1929, it has a storied history featuring legendary clubs like Juventus, AC Milan, and Inter Milan.
