Juventus Sack Massimiliano Allegri Despite Coppa Italia Triumph

Juventus beat Atalanta 1-0 at the Stadio Olympico on Wednesday but Allegri was in the spotlight for his antics on the touchline, which included ripping off his shirt and ranting at match officials, leading to his dismissal.

Allegri returned to Juventus in the summer of 2021 for a second spell, having previously won five straight Serie A titles with the club from 2014 to 2019.

The 56-year-old has Juventus in fourth on the Serie A table this term but his position as manager was already under threat, with Bologna manager Thiago Motta linked with his job.

The club said: "Juventus announces that it has relieved Massimiliano Allegri of his duties as coach of the men's first team.

"The dismissal follows certain behaviours during and after the Coppa Italia final that the club deemed incompatible with the values of Juventus and with the behaviour that must be held by those who represent it.

"A period of collaboration which began in 2014 and restarted in 2021 for three more seasons together comes to an end.

"The club wishes Massimiliano Allegri the best of luck in his future projects."