Napoli's coach, Antonio Conte, is at risk of facing disciplinary action after insulting referee Manganiello during the Coppa Italia match against Como (1-1). This match resulted in his team's elimination, only after penalties, marking the debut of Alisson Santos, loaned from Sporting, in Italy. The incident, captured by television cameras, is now being reviewed by the federal prosecutor. The episode occurred when the match referee did not show a second yellow card to the opponent's defender, Ramon. Frustrated, Conte shouted: "at least go check [the VAR], head of a…". The words of the coach were not heard by the officiating team at the time, neither by the main referee, who was far from the play, nor by the fourth official, who was presumably wearing headphones, but the television footage left no room for doubt. Yesterday, Antonio Conte insulted the referee with foul language on national television. People like this are toxic for the sport. They teach that respect is optional, that shouting is passion, and that excuses matter more than dignity. pic.twitter.com/8N3yi9hw YL The video of the moment went viral, and the case has reached the desk of federal prosecutor Giuseppe Chinè. He is now gathering all the footage and audio to assess the possible opening of a disciplinary case against Napoli's coach, since the incident is not mentioned in the referee's report. If the process moves forward, Antonio Conte could face a one-match suspension. However, the coach has the option to avoid punishment by requesting a settlement that results in a fine.
Head of Napoli remains central to this story.
Head of Napoli remains central to this story.
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