Allegri: FIGC Prosecutors launch investigation into Tuttosport editor claims | OneFootball

The Prosecutor’s Office of the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) has opened an investigation into the public spat between Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri and Tuttosport editor Guido Vaciago.

Despite Juventus lifting the Coppa Italia trophy after a 1-0 victory over Atalanta on Wednesday night, it was the coach who made the headlines for all the wrong reasons.

He received widespread criticism for his touchline conduct, and then allegations were made by Tuttosport’s Vaciago, who claimed Allegri made a series of serious, personal threats in the tunnel of the Stadio Olimpico.

Both Allegri and Vaciago have since released statements sharing their version of events. Vaciago was first, publishing his version of events through Tuttosport. Allegri, through his lawyer, then released a statement to news agency ANSA, in which he ‘completely denies’ Vaciago’s claims.

Vaciago has since come back once again, claiming that Thursday’s press release was ‘perhaps more serious’ than the original incident.

Consequences for Allegri

The Juventus coach has since received confirmation that he will be suspended and will have to pay a fine as a result of his actions on the touchline during Wednesday night’s final.

Multiple outlets in Italy, including Sky Sport, Tuttosport and Calciomercato, confirm that the FIGC have now launched an investigation into the whole ordeal.