{"id":4375,"date":"2026-03-23T14:32:15","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T14:32:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.worldpumpnews.com\/?p=4375"},"modified":"2026-03-23T14:32:15","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T14:32:15","slug":"italian-football-coach-hit-with-major-ban-after-disguising-himself-as-a-priest-to-attend-game-while-suspended","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.worldpumpnews.com\/?p=4375","title":{"rendered":"Italian football coach hit with major ban after disguising himself as a priest to attend game while suspended"},"content":{"rendered":"

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He was identified after entering the pitch to kick\u00a0<\/strong>an opposing player.<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n

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A football coach in Italy\u2019s ninth division has made national headlines after being handed a four-month suspension for disguising himself as a priest to watch a match he was suspended from attending.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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As reported by Italian outlet Il Giorno, Matteo Ciceri \u2014 the UEFA B registered coach of Union Mulazzano \u2014 arrived at his side’s match dressed in typical priestly attire, where he handed out match instructions well away from the pitch. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Ciceri then reportedly went on to make his way towards the sidelines to oversee the game, making use of his disguise to evade attention from match officials.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The coach’s plan seemed to go to plan for the duration of the match, up until the moment his team conceded a goal. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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At this point, Ciceri reportedly opted to enter the pitch and kick an opposing player. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Later in the game, the Union Maluzzano coach also allegedly entered the playing enclosure on another occasions: first to celebrate a goal from his own side before then insulting opponents.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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After finally being identified by officials, considering Ciceri was already suspended, he has now reportedly been handed another \u2014 even longer \u2014 ban.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The coach will now be banned for a period of four months. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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#Italian #football #coach #hit #major #ban #disguising #priest #attend #game #suspended<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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