Renowned for his volcanic temperament, Antonio Conte has once again created controversy. During Naples’ home defeat against Como (1-1, 6-7 on the tab) this Tuesday in the quarter-final of the Italian Cup, the 56-year-old coach lost his temper with the refereeing body of the match.
The Italian did not really appreciate one of the decisions made by Gianluca Mangeniello on contact between Jacobo Ramon and Rasmus Hojlund, and made it clear. “He didn’t whistle”he first said to the central referee, talking about video assistance for refereeing, before violently raising his voice. “But at least go see, you idiot!” » The fourth referee also took it for granted.
Statements, initially unnoticed then clearly identified by the cameras
Mediaset, which should earn the Napoli tactician an imminent sanction according to the information revealed by the Gazzetta dello Sport this Wednesday.
An investigation may be opened against Antonio Conte
After making the rounds on the internet in Italy, the images actually ended up on Giuseppe Chiné’s desk. The federal prosecutor of the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) will have to determine whether or not to open disciplinary proceedings against Antonio Conte. The coach could then receive a one-match suspension, or a fine in the event of an amicable agreement.
A more than avoidable affair for Naples, while the team has been in difficulty in recent weeks. The Partenopei were eliminated from the Champions League, and therefore from the Italian Cup, and are left behind in Serie A (3rd, 49 points) nine lengths behind the leader, Inter Milan (1st, 58 points).
