The Federal Prosecutor’s Office has launched an investigation into the words spoken by Antonio Conte during the match between Napoli and Como. The Azzurri coach was caught on camera directing an insult at referee Manganiello.
“At least go and look at it, you d…head,” were the words picked up by the microphones. The incident is now on the desk of federal prosecutor Giuseppe Chinè, who is collecting all the images and audio to assess whether to open disciplinary proceedings. There is no mention of the incident in the referee’s report.
According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Napoli coach could be sanctioned with a one-match ban. However, there is the possibility of avoiding suspension by requesting a plea bargain with a financial penalty.
The final decision will depend on the evaluation of the material collected by the Prosecutor’s Office. The opening of disciplinary proceedings seems likely, given the clarity of the available footage.
