Juventus may face disciplinary action after a section of the Curva Sud disrupted the pre-match minute of silence before the Serie A meeting with Atalanta, an episode the club itself moved quickly to condemn.
An incident before Juventus-Atalanta
Before kick-off at the Allianz Stadium, some supporters in the Curva Sud turned away from the pitch and sang chants referring to Gaetano Scirea, Andrea Fortunato and Gianni Agnelli.
Federal Prosecutor’s Office inspectors were positioned at pitchside and recorded the events for the Sporting Judge, who is expected to issue a decision in the coming hours. The matter could therefore extend beyond the conduct of the individuals involved and bring a sanction against Juventus.
Juventus distance themselves from supporters’ conduct
On the evening after the match, Juventus published a strong response through their official channels, making clear that the behaviour was unacceptable.
The club said: “No rivalry can excuse disrespect during a minute of silence. Paying tribute to those being remembered, and standing together at moments of commemoration, is a shared responsibility beyond colours and allegiances.”
It was an important public position from a club aware that stadium responsibility does not end at the edge of the Curva. In a season shaped as much by the relationship between institutions and supporters as by results on the field, Juventus have made their view unmistakable.
Possible consequences for the Curva Sud
The Italian sporting justice code allows for a range of measures in cases involving widespread contempt or unsporting conduct. The Sporting Judge has several avenues open.
- A fine of up to €50,000 may be imposed.
- The Curva Sud could be closed for a match.
- Further investigation could be requested from the Federal Prosecutor’s Office before a final ruling.
- The stand could remain available, but with admission limited to youth football groups or families, as has happened previously at the Allianz Stadium.
The most immediate fixture in focus is Juventus’ home match against Lazio on 18 October. A closure of the Curva Sud for that game remains a genuine possibility, although it is not the only available outcome.
A recent disciplinary reference point
Italian football has dealt with comparable incidents in recent years. In 2023, the minute of silence for former Italian President Giorgio Napolitano was interrupted by whistles and chants from sections of support at Empoli, Fiorentina, Verona, Lazio and Udinese.
- Empoli were fined €5,000.
- Fiorentina received a €5,000 penalty.
- Verona were sanctioned €5,000.
- Lazio were fined €5,000.
- Udinese also received a €5,000 fine.
Those punishments were issued because the clubs’ supporters had failed to observe the minute of silence ordered by the FIGC. Juventus now await their own ruling, with the decision set to determine whether the episode is treated primarily as a financial matter or whether the Curva Sud will be affected on a matchday.
