Leonardo Bonucci

After Juventus–Palermo in February 2017, Bonucci and Massimiliano Allegri exchanged insults on the touchline. Bonucci was subsequently left out of the squad for the Champions League match against Porto and watched the game from the stands on a stool that became symbolic of the episode. In 2024, Bonucci claimed that the confrontation had also turned physical in the dressing room before staff members separated them.

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Documented

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Directly implicated

In summer 2023, Juventus informed Bonucci that he was no longer part of its sporting plans and required him to train separately. The player initiated arbitration proceedings, claiming that his training conditions and treatment had infringed his professional rights and damaged his image. On 1 February 2024, the parties announced the withdrawal of the arbitration, without financial consequences for the club.

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Protagonist is the complainant

In the context of the investigation into player Nicolò Fagioli's betting activities, the Italian press reported that Bonucci had reportedly been aware of his teammate's personal circumstances. ANSA simultaneously emphasised that he was considered unconnected to the betting itself. No disciplinary or criminal proceedings against Bonucci were identified in this regard.

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Reported by the press

Following racist chants directed at Moise Kean in Cagliari, Bonucci stated that responsibility should, in his view, be shared '50-50' between the young striker, who had celebrated in front of opposing supporters, and the curva. His remarks prompted a strong international reaction, notably from Raheem Sterling and Yaya Touré.

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Documented

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Personally implicated

Bonucci's unexpected departure from Juventus to AC Milan in July 2017 was perceived as a betrayal by many Juventus supporters, with insults and even death threats reported on social media. After just one season, he returned to Juventus in a deal involving Mattia Caldara, facing a section of the fanbase that remained hostile or distrustful.

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Documented

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Directly implicated

Leonardo Bonucci was referred to the sporting disciplinary authorities in the Calcioscommesse scandal over possible aggravated sporting fraud linked to Udinese–Bari while he was playing for Bari. The federal prosecutor sought a suspension of three years and six months. The Commissione Disciplinare ultimately acquitted him.

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Personally implicated