Allegri sanctioned for 'aggressive attitude'

Napoli manager Allegri suspended for two matches and fined €10,000 for aggressive conduct after his red card against Roma; the club will appeal.

Massimiliano Allegri, Napoli manager, has been suspended for two matches and fined €10,000 by Serie A for maintaining an aggressive attitude during and after his expulsion in Saturday's 3-3 draw with Roma.

Allegri was sent off in the 89th minute after protesting a goal scored by Leonardo Balerdi that levelled the match. He disputed a potential foul on Sam Beukema beforehand, but referee Andrea Colombo confirmed the goal's validity after VAR review. The manager's heated protests earned him a red card.

Serie A's disciplinary ruling cited Allegri for directing insulting language at match officials in the 45th minute of the second half, making gravely disrespectful remarks to them in the dressing room afterwards, and maintaining aggressive conduct toward a rival club official. Allegri will miss Napoli's away fixtures against Monza on Wednesday and Juventus on Sunday. The club has announced it will appeal the suspension.