The name of the player at the center of the storm is Kalulu. The Juventus defender, sent off for a second yellow card during the 3-2 Inter-Juventus match, was handed a one-match suspension by the Sports Judge.
The decision directly concerns the red card and his conduct on the pitch in the key match of the last round of the championship.
Comolli banned until March 31
Harsher sanctions have been imposed on Juventus CEO Damien Comolli. The Sports Judge has banned him from engaging in any activity related to the club until March 31, adding a €15 fine.
The statement states that, at the end of the first half, in the tunnel connecting the pitch to the changing rooms, Comolli allegedly adopted "an aggressive and seriously intimidating attitude" towards the match official, seeking physical contact, which was only avoided thanks to the intervention of the Juventus coach and other members of the team.
The text of the resolution also mentions "seriously insulting expressions" directed at the referee and a repetition of the same behavior outside the referee's dressing room.
Chiellini banned until February 27
Giorgio Chiellini, Juventus' director of sporting development, was also banned from action. The Sports Judge suspended him until February 27, again for his protests in the tunnel after the first half.
The ruling states that Chiellini had contested the referee's actions "in an agitated and disrespectful manner," repeating the behavior even outside the referee's dressing room.
Adding to the burden on the system was a report from an assistant referee who noted offensive criticism directed at the match officials.
A fiery week after Inter-Juventus
Thus, after the fiery finale of the Inter-Juventus match and the controversy that directly affected the pitch and the tunnel, the sporting justice system drew its line: Kalulu's expulsion was confirmed, and two of the most prominent figures in the Juventus management were given heavy suspensions. The match that closed the final day of the championship leaves behind not only a disputed result, but also a disciplinary scar.
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- Article updated on 17/02/2026 at 12:42 PM - Title typo corrected
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It's truly strange how certain decisions are made, especially regarding suspensions that seem a bit excessive. Kalulu did his job, but now he risks losing a lot of time. There needs to be more fairness.