Allegri handed two-match ban, will miss Juventus return
In brief
Serie A's disciplinary judge has banned Napoli head coach Massimiliano Allegri for two matches after his red card in the 3-3 draw with Roma on October 24, 2026. Allegri will miss Monza away on October 28 and his return to former club Juventus on November 1.
Napoli head coach Massimiliano Allegri has been suspended for two matches by Serie A's disciplinary judge, as reported on October 26, 2026 by Football Italia and Sporx. The ban means the Italian coach will be absent from the touchline when Napoli visit his old club Juventus.
Allegri was sent off late in Napoli's 3-3 home draw with Roma on Saturday, October 24, 2026. The red card followed his protests after Roma defender Leonardo Balerdi struck a late equaliser.
Which games will Allegri miss?
Massimiliano Allegri will miss Monza vs Napoli in Serie A matchweek 9 on October 28, 2026 and Juventus vs Napoli in matchweek 10 on November 1, 2026. According to ScoreLab data, Napoli's next league fixture after that is Napoli vs Lazio on November 8, 2026, which would mark his return if the ban stays at two league games. Napoli also travel to Porto in the Champions League on November 4, 2026; the reports refer only to the Serie A fixtures.
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Napoli vs Roma (Oct 24, 2026) | 3-3 |
| Napoli points / position after 8 games | 11 pts / 10th |
| Napoli W-D-L | 3-2-3 |
| Napoli goals for-against | 13-10 |
| Monza (Oct 28 opponent) points / position | 7 pts / 15th |
| Juventus (Nov 1 opponent) points / position | 14 pts / 7th |
Source: ScoreLab data, Serie A 2026/27, after matchweek 8
Why was Allegri banned?
Allegri was punished for his protests towards the officials during the Roma game. According to Sporx, the sporting judge based the sanction on disrespectful remarks aimed at the match officials. Football Italia reported that after seeing red, Allegri took off his jacket and walked away, then came back moments later and had to be held back by his own staff. He was the only coach suspended after Serie A's eighth round.
What did Allegri say about the red card?
Speaking after the match, as quoted by Sporx, Allegri insisted he had not said anything and claimed the fourth official called the referee over before he was dismissed. He added that he gets sent off whenever he moves, recalled a fine of 80,000 euros he received the previous year, and argued that others get away with far more. He remarked that next time he would sit on the bench without moving at all.
Why does the Juventus game matter for Allegri?
Juventus vs Napoli was set to be Massimiliano Allegri's return to Turin, where he spent the most successful part of his coaching career across two separate spells in charge of the Bianconeri. The suspension means he will not be in the dugout for his first meeting with his former club as Napoli boss.
The timing is awkward for Napoli as well. According to ScoreLab data, the Partenopei have 11 points from 8 Serie A games and sit 10th, while Juventus are 7th on 14 points. With 3 points between the sides, the November 1 meeting carries weight in the table. Napoli lost 1-0 at Venezia before the 3-3 draw with Roma.
What's next?
- October 24, 2026 — Napoli 3-3 Roma; Allegri sent off
- October 26, 2026 — Serie A disciplinary judge hands Allegri a two-match ban
- October 28, 2026 — Monza vs Napoli (Allegri suspended)
- November 1, 2026 — Juventus vs Napoli (Allegri suspended)
- November 4, 2026 — Porto vs Napoli, Champions League
- November 8, 2026 — Napoli vs Lazio, Serie A
Sources
- 1.Football ItaliaPeter Young
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Frequently asked questions
How many games is Allegri banned for?
Napoli head coach Massimiliano Allegri received a two-match ban after being sent off in the 3-3 draw with Roma on October 24, 2026.
Will Allegri be on the bench for Juventus vs Napoli?
No. The ban covers Monza vs Napoli on October 28, 2026 and Juventus vs Napoli on November 1, 2026.
Why was Allegri sent off against Roma?
Allegri was dismissed for protesting after Leonardo Balerdi's late equaliser for Roma; the sporting judge based the ban on disrespectful remarks towards match officials.
When can Allegri return to the dugout?
Based on the fixture list in ScoreLab data, if the ban is limited to two league games Allegri would return for Napoli vs Lazio on November 8, 2026.
This analysis was prepared by the ScoreLab Newsroom using the sources listed and ScoreLab data. Editorial policy