Juventus fined 10,000 euros for fan misconduct during Mazzola tribute

Juventus has been fined 10,000 euros by Serie A disciplinary authorities following disrespectful behavior by a section of its supporters during a minute of silence for football legend Sandro Mazzola. The incident occurred during a match against Atalanta at the Allianz Stadium, where some fans in the South Stand turned their backs to the pitch and chanted names of other club figures instead of observing the tribute to the former Inter Milan and Italian national team star.

The disciplinary judge noted that the fine was mitigated due to the limited percentage of supporters involved, the club’s immediate official dissociation from the behavior, and the fact that the majority of the stadium audience applauded to show respect. Juventus released a statement emphasizing that “a lack of respect during a minute’s silence cannot be justified by any rivalry.”

Sandro Mazzola, who passed away at age 83, was a central figure in Italian football, winning four Scudetti and two European Cups with Inter. His family has expressed gratitude for the widespread respect shown by various clubs, including rivals like Milan and Torino, while reacting to the Juventus incident with irony, suggesting the legend would have met the provocation with a laugh.