Napoli coach Max Allegri banned two games for outburst in Roma draw
The gist
Napoli coach Max Allegri was banned for two matches and fined €10,000 after a 3-3 draw with Roma.
Napoli are appealing, and Allegri will miss the Juventus game.
How it unfolded
- Aug 22, 2026The 2026/27 Serie A season kicked off.
- Oct 24, 2026Napoli drew 3-3 at home with AS Roma; Leonardo Balerdi scored a late equaliser for Roma and Napoli coach Max Allegri was sent off after reacting angrily when VAR cleared the goal.
- Oct 26, 2026Serie A's sports judge banned Allegri for two matches for abusive remarks and an aggressive attitude towards match officials and an AS Roma staff member, plus a €10,000 ($11,200) fine. He was set to miss the games at Monza on Wednesday and against Juventus on Sunday, with 10th-placed Napoli having won only one of their last four league matches.