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Juventus fined for misconduct during Mazzola tribute

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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.

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