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The Italian Football Federation has released the official disciplinary report following the opening matches of the second half of the Serie A 2025-26 season, covering fixtures from 10 to 12 January. Atalanta defeated Torino 2-0, while Como and Bologna played out a 1-1 draw. Fiorentina and Milan also drew 1-1, and Genoa claimed a 3-0 victory over Cagliari. Lazio edged Hellas Verona 1-0, and Inter drew 2-2 with Napoli. Juventus cruised to a 5-0 win against Cremonese, Parma beat Lecce 2-1, Roma defeated Sassuolo 2-0, and Udinese and Pisa ended their match 2-2.
The report also outlined several fines imposed on clubs for misconduct by supporters. Milan was fined €10,000 for delaying the start of their match by approximately three minutes. Lecce received a €6,000 fine after supporters threw firecrackers and smoke bombs onto the pitch. Inter and Roma were each fined €5,000 for offensive chants directed at opposing players and coaches. Fiorentina was fined €3,000 for throwing smoke bombs, while Atalanta and Roma were also penalized for minor supporter disturbances during their respective matches.
Several players were handed suspensions for on-field misconduct. Gaspar Kialonda of Lecce received a three-match ban for kicking an opponent and mocking an official following his expulsion. Nicolò Cambiaghi of Bologna was suspended for two matches after elbowing an opponent during a stoppage in play, and Lameck Banda of Lecce received a one-match ban for committing a serious foul. Additional players were sanctioned with one-match suspensions or warnings for repeated misconduct, dissent, or unsportsmanlike behavior.
Coaches were not exempt from disciplinary action. Napoli’s Antonio Conte was handed a two-match ban and fined €15,000 for insulting match officials, acting aggressively on the touchline, and repeating offensive behavior in the tunnel after being sent off. Other coaches, including Davide Nicola of Cremonese and Paolo Vanoli of Fiorentina, received one-match suspensions or warnings for protest and misconduct during matches.
All fines and disciplinary measures confirmed by the Sports Judge, Dr. Gerardo Mastrandrea, will be charged to the respective clubs’ accounts, reinforcing Serie A’s commitment to maintaining fair play and safety for players, officials, and supporters alike.
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