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Max Allegri Sacked By Juventus Following Unprofessional Conduct In Coppa Italia

Juventus' head coach Massimiliano Allegri, third from right, reacts as he leaves the pitch after getting a red card during the Italian Cup final soccer match between Atalanta and Juventus at Rome's Ol

Max Allegri, the head coach of Juventus, was relieved of his position following certain behaviors during and after the Coppa Italia final that were deemed incompatible with the values of the club. Allegri's dismissal came just over 48 hours after Juventus lifted the Coppa Italia trophy, with the club citing his conduct in Rome as the reason for their decision.

Allegri was sent off by the referee during the final after a heated exchange with the fourth official, which led to him ripping off his jacket and tie in a dramatic fashion. Despite initially denying the incident, Allegri later got into a confrontation with a journalist, threatening him and causing a scene that required intervention from Juventus employees and Serie A officials.

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