Off the PitchFootball ItaliaUnverified source· 20 Sept 2026
Juventus condemn fans who disrupted Mazzola tribute
A minute's silence for Sandro Mazzola was broken by some Juventus fans, prompting a strong club response.
Juventus
team
Who
Juventus
What
Criticised fans for interrupting silence
When
Sunday
Where
Allianz Stadium
What happened. Ahead of Juventus's Serie A match against Atalanta, some supporters in the Curva Sud turned their backs and sang songs, interrupting a minute's silence for the late Sandro Mazzola. Juventus released a statement condemning the disruption.
- Mazzola, an Italy and Inter legend, died at 83 on Saturday.
- A minute's silence was held before all Serie A matches this weekend.
- Other fans drowned out the disruption with applause.
“No rivalry can justify a lack of respect during a minute's silence.”
— Juventus
Juventus won the match 2-0, but the club's statement highlights ongoing concerns about fan behaviour during tributes.
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