Empoli had a tough away game against Udinese, ending in a 3-1 defeat. Pietro Accardi, Empoli’s sporting director, was handed a five-match ban and fined €15,000 for his behavior towards the referee and match officials after the game. Additionally, Empoli’s Grassi received a three-match ban and a €10,000 fine for his conduct towards an opponent and the referee, including making offensive remarks.
In other disciplinary news, Roma’s Paredes was suspended for two matches and fined €5,000 for protesting against match officials and using offensive language towards the referee. Several other players from different teams, including Romelu Lukaku of Roma and Hans Hateboer of Atalanta, received one-game suspensions for various infringements during their respective matches.
These sanctions highlight the importance of fair play and respect towards match officials in football. It serves as a reminder to players and staff to maintain sportsmanship on and off the field. Such disciplinary actions aim to uphold the integrity of the game and ensure that all individuals involved in football demonstrate the highest levels of professionalism and respect.
