Juventus has dismissed head coach Massimiliano Allegri, 56, following his behavior during and after the Coppa Italia final, the club announced on Friday. Despite Juventus winning the final 1-0 against Atalanta, securing a record 15th Coppa Italia title, Allegri’s actions overshadowed the victory.
Allegri was sent off towards the end of the match for vehemently protesting refereeing decisions. Post-match, the Italian coach reportedly clashed with match officials, Juventus staff, and Guido Vaciago, director of Tuttosport, according to Italian media.
“Juventus announces that it has relieved Massimiliano Allegri of his position as head coach of the men’s first team,” read a statement from the club. “The dismissal follows certain behavior during and after the Coppa Italia final that the club deemed incompatible with the values of Juventus and the behavior that those who represent it should have.”
The Italian football federation (FIGC) is investigating the events that transpired during the final. “We can confirm that an investigation on the incident during the Coppa Italia Final, involving Allegri and Tuttosport’s director Guido Vaciago, is in progress within the FIGC’s Prosecutor Office,” FIGC stated.
Allegri initially took charge of Juventus in 2014, leading them to five consecutive Serie A titles and four Italian Cups over five seasons. He also guided the team to two Champions League finals, finishing as runners-up in 2015 and 2017. Allegri returned to the club in 2021 after a two-year hiatus from management.
However, his second tenure was less successful and marred by a financial scandal that led to a 10-point deduction in the 2022-23 season, related to Juventus’ transfer dealings. Consequently, Juventus qualified for the third-tier Europa Conference League playoffs instead of the Champions League. They were later excluded from all European competitions due to breaches of UEFA’s Club Licensing and Financial Fair Play rules.
Allegri’s departure marks the end of a tumultuous chapter for Juventus as they seek stability and success under new leadership.
