Napoli appeal Allegri's two-match ban after red card in 3-3 draw with Roma

Napoli have confirmed they will appeal against the two-match ban handed to head coach Massimiliano Allegri after the 3-3 draw with Roma in Serie A. ESPN reported the news on Monday afternoon, and GOAL and Yahoo Sports also carried the club's announcement. Allegri was sent off after Balerdi's equaliser, having criticised the referee over the goal, and the suspension, confirmed by Lega Serie A, rules him out of the fixtures against Monza on 27 October 2026 and Juventus on 31 October 2026. Napoli are 10th in the table with 11 points as they wait for the outcome of the appeal.

Why is Napoli's Allegri banned for two matches?

Allegri was shown a red card after Balerdi's goal in the 3-3 draw with Roma, according to Yahoo Sports. ESPN said the two-match ban was imposed for insulting the referee, and GOAL reported that Lega Serie A confirmed the suspension.

GOAL wrote that Allegri criticised the referee over Balerdi's equaliser and that he shouted 'what did I say?' after the dismissal. Yahoo Sports described outbursts directed at the fourth official, while GOAL added that Napoli staff attempted to restrain him.

Which games will Allegri miss against Monza and Juventus?

GOAL reported that the ban rules Allegri out of the fixtures against Monza and Juventus. Napoli's match with Monza is on 27 Oct 2026, which is tomorrow, and their match with Juventus is on 31 Oct 2026.

The appeal was announced only on Monday, so it is not yet known whether the ban will be reduced before either game. None of the reports from GOAL, ESPN or Yahoo Sports says who would take charge on the touchline in Allegri's absence, so that question remains open.

Where do Napoli stand in Serie A after the Roma draw?

Napoli are 10th in Serie A with 11 points, according to GOAL and the table data. They have played 8 matches, with 3 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats, and their goal difference is +3.

Napoli's 3-3 scoreline against Roma sits inside the record above, and it is the match that led to the touchline dispute. GOAL wrote that Napoli have slipped in recent weeks, and that Allegri was appointed head coach in the summer, replacing Conte.

What have the media said about Napoli's appeal?

ESPN reported that Napoli have confirmed they will appeal the two-match ban given to Allegri. GOAL wrote that the club launched its appeal after the touchline outburst against Roma, and Yahoo Sports said Napoli announced the appeal against the suspension.

ESPN, GOAL and Yahoo Sports all present the appeal as confirmed by the club. None of the reports gives a date for a decision or the grounds of the appeal, so the outcome is not yet known. Napoli's next match is against Monza on 27 Oct 2026.