SERIE ATwo-Match Domenico Tedesco Ban Issued After Tunnel Dissent

€15,000 in Fines and Three Bans Handed Out by Lega Serie A

The Lega Serie A Disciplinary Commission has formally sanctioned Bologna FC 1909 head coach Domenico Tedesco with a two-match league suspension and a €5,000 fine following Week 3 of the 2026-27 campaign. The disciplinary rulings, announced on September 8, 2026, carry immediate administrative force for upcoming domestic fixtures following recorded misconduct toward match officials.

Lega Serie A Evaluates Tunnel Incident and Touchline Dissent

The disciplinary findings cite official match reports submitted by the referee and fourth official following Bologna’s 2-2 draw against US Sassuolo at Stadio Renato Dall’Ara. Tedesco was initially ejected from the technical area for verbal dissent during play before continuing his confrontations within the stadium tunnel after the final whistle. The regulatory body extended penalties to Bologna President Joey Saputo, suspending him from all club duties through September 30, 2026, for offensive language directed at refereeing personnel across both the pitchside area and tunnel enclosures.

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Atalanta BC midfielder Gianluca Gaetano was also penalized by the commission following a post-match red card against AS Roma. Gaetano received a one-match league suspension and a €10,000 fine for insulting match officials at the final whistle, despite public statements from Atalanta manager Maurizio Sarri contesting the referee’s interpretation of the dialogue.

Bologna FC Must Adjust Bench Operations and Technical Leadership

The administrative sanctions enforce immediate operational adjustments for Bologna across their upcoming domestic schedule. Tedesco’s touchline ban restricts him from dugout access and active technical communication during match windows, requiring secondary coaching staff to direct tactical setup from the bench. Executive restrictions on Saputo remove presidential representation from official Serie A protocol areas through late September, while Atalanta must adapt squad selection to absorb Gaetano’s mandatory one-game exclusion.

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Q: Why was Domenico Tedesco given a two-match Serie A ban?

Domenico Tedesco received a two-match suspension and a €5,000 fine for insulting match officials on the touchline and continuing dissent in the tunnel after Bologna's draw with Sassuolo.

Q: How long is Bologna President Joey Saputo suspended by Serie A?

Joey Saputo was suspended by the Lega Serie A Disciplinary Commission until September 30, 2026, for using offensive language toward refereeing staff.

Q: What sanction was issued to Atalanta midfielder Gianluca Gaetano?

Gianluca Gaetano received a one-match suspension and a €10,000 fine following a red card for insulting the referee after Atalanta's match against Roma.