Inter’s Inzaghi And Calhanoglu Receive One-Match Bans Over Ultras Involvement

‎Inter Milan coach, Simone Inzaghi, and midfielder, Hakan Calhanoglu have been handed one-match bans.

‎Additionally, both Inter and AC Milan have been fined for their connections with hardcore ‘ultra’ fans, the FIGC announced.

‎The sporting sanctions follow the arrest last September of 19 high-profile “ultras” tied to the two clubs, many of whom are suspected of having links with the ‘Ndrangheta mafia group.

‎As a result of the sanctions, Inzaghi will be absent from the bench, and Calhanoglu will be unavailable when Inter takes on Verona on Saturday.

‎Inter, the reigning champions, are currently second in Serie A, three points behind top-ranked Napoli. The club was fined €70,000 ($79,000), while AC Milan received a €30,000 fine.

‎The sanctions were imposed because of relations with unauthorized fan groups such as Inter’s “Curva Nord” and Milan’s “Curva Sud,” the FIGC said in its ruling.

‎According to Italy’s Gazzetta dello Sport, the punishments resulted from plea bargaining between those involved and the sporting authorities.

‎In addition to his one-match ban, Calhanoglu was fined €30,000, while Inzaghi received a €15,000 fine.

‎Javier Zanetti, who played for Inter for two decades and is now a vice-president of the club, was also among those punished, given a fine of 14,500 euros.