Last night's final between Napoli and Rome, which ended 1-0 in favor of the Neapolitan club, continued to spark controversy. After the expulsion of a Napoli player for protests, coach Massimiliano Allegri spoke out in a heated monologue in front of the press conference, accusing Roma and the referee of having "put the Champions League in his pocket" last year, and stating that he had "paid with Milan". His words, punctuated in a tone of anger, were recorded by Corriere dello Sport and attracted the attention of the federal prosecutor's office.
According to reports, the Federal Prosecutor's Office has started a preliminary assessment to verify the possibility of opening proceedings against Allegri. However, the competence of the Sports Judge is limited to decisions on the pitch, such as disqualification and fines for sending off. Therefore, any criminal or disciplinary actions should be separate from sporting ones, and the Prosecutor's Office could wait for the final decision of the Sports Judge before proceeding.
Roma, in particular president Massimo Cellino, defined Allegri's statements as "unacceptable and serious". The club has expressed its hope of receiving a rectification from the manager, and is preparing to formally respond to the allegations. Prosecutor Chinè, present during the press conference, indicated that the Federal Prosecutor's Office is examining the matter carefully, but that the procedure could take some time.
At the moment, the disqualification and the fine for the expulsion are waiting to be decided by the Sports Judge, while the Federal Prosecutor's Office is evaluating whether to proceed with criminal proceedings. The two paths, although connected, remain separate: sporting competence focuses on the playing field, while criminal procedure concerns any behavior off the field. Meanwhile, Roma and Allegri await final decisions, with the hope of clarifying the situation before the next matches.