The Serie C Sports Judge has issued a sanction to Riccardo Radu, goalkeeper of Juventus Next Gen, following his behavior on the pitch during the match against Lumezzane. The episode occurred in the 28th minute of the first half, when Radu committed a serious foul on an opponent, preventing a clear scoring opportunity. For this "severely unsportsmanlike conduct" a ban was ordered, which provides for the interruption of his sporting activity for a period determined by the sports court.
At the same time, Giugliano received a fine of 100 euros for allowing its fans to display an unauthorized banner measuring 10 meters by 1.50 meters during the match against Inter U23. The sanction was issued following the fact that the public support, located in the Distinti Barretta sector, displayed the sign throughout the entire duration of the race.
The Sports Judge's decisions were published after the recoveries of the 7th and 8th matchdays of Serie C, which took place yesterday. In addition to the sanctions, the court confirmed the disciplinary rules in force and reiterated the importance of respecting the rules by both players and fans.
For Juventus Next Gen, Radu's suspension could affect goal rotation, especially considering the next series of matches the club has planned. The club will therefore have to evaluate an alternative solution to cover the goalkeeper position during the period of suspension. For Giugliano, the fine did not change their ranking, but it highlights the importance of checking supports during matches.
The next step for both teams will be to submit appeal requests, if they decide to contest the sanctions. In the meantime, the clubs will continue to prepare for the next Serie C matches, trying to maintain competitiveness and respect the disciplinary rules in force.