# Juventus fined for misconduct during Mazzola tribute

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/juventus-fan-misconduct-during-tribute-investigation
> Updated: 2026-09-22T12:59:02.000Z. Sources: 74. Developments: 2.

Following a match against Atalanta at the Allianz Stadium, Juventus faces disciplinary action from the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) after organized fans in the Curva Sud disrupted a minute of silence held for the late football legend Sandro Mazzola. During the tribute, the group turned their backs to the pitch and chanted the names of deceased club figures, including Gaetano Scirea, Andrea Fortunato, and Gianni Agnelli.

Juventus issued a statement condemning the behavior, stating that “no rivalry can justify a lack of respect during a minute of silence.” Public reactions have been critical, with Senate President Ignazio La Russa describing the act as an “outrage to memory.” Mariella Cavanna, widow of Gaetano Scirea, criticized the lack of respect shown to the deceased, noting that those who have passed away deserve respect and highlighting the human and sporting bonds that existed between figures like Scirea and Mazzola despite professional rivalries.

On September 20, 2026, Serie A sports judge Gerardo Mastrandrea issued a 10,000 euro fine to Juventus. While the Code of Sports Justice allows for harsher penalties, such as the closure of the Curva Sud sector or fines up to 50,000 euros, the judge opted for the lower penalty due to the club’s “prompt dissociation” from the fans' actions and the fact that the majority of the crowd remained respectful. This decision aligns with comments from FIGC President Giovanni Malagò, who argued against collective punishment and suggested Juventus was a “victim of the actions of a small group.” Following the incident, the Juventus delegation reportedly received a respectful reception from Inter Milan fans during Mazzola’s funeral in Milan.

## Claims

- The Italian Football League imposed a 10,000 euro fine on Juventus. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The fine was due to a small number of fans in the first-floor South Stand showing disrespect during a minute of silence. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The penalty was reduced because Juventus took a quick official stance against the behavior and other fans disavowed it. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Juventus could have faced a fine of up to 50,000 euros or a match played behind closed doors. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The minute of silence was held to honor former Inter Milan and Italian national team star Sandro Mazzola. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Juventus issued a statement condemning the behavior of the fans involved. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Former Italian international Marco Tardelli described the incident as ‘one of the darkest moments’. (corroborated by 2 sources)

## Timeline

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32 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mariella-cavanna-criticizes-juventus-fans-over-tribute-behavior

### 2026-09-20: Juventus fined 10,000 euros for fan misconduct during Mazzola tribute

Juventus has been fined 10,000 euros after a group of fans disrespected a minute of silence for football legend Sandro Mazzola during a match against Atalanta.

48 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/juventus-fans-disrupt-minute-of-silence-for-sandro-mazzola

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