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FIGC Opens Investigation After Roma Accuse Nicolò Zaniolo of Youth Player Assault

Roma’s claims that the on-loan Fiorentina star assaulted youth players have escalated into a potential disciplinary case for the Italian federation.

Soccer Football - Conference League - Round of 16 - Second Leg - Fiorentina v Panathinaikos - Stadio Artemio Franchi, Florence, Italy - March 13, 2025 Fiorentina's Nicolo Zaniolo celebrates after the match REUTERS/Jennifer Lorenzini/File Photo
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Overview

  • Roma allege that on May 26, Zaniolo — on loan at Fiorentina from Galatasaray — unlawfully entered the Primavera dressing room after their 2-1 defeat and appeared visibly intoxicated.
  • In a statement on Tuesday, the club accused Zaniolo of urinating on Roma property and physically striking Mattia Almaviva and Marco Litti, both of whom required hospitalization with 10- and 21-day recovery prognoses.
  • Zaniolo has denied any physical aggression, issuing an Instagram apology in which he admitted losing his temper after being insulted but maintained his intent was to support the youth players.
  • The FIGC launched a formal inquiry on May 27, warning that Zaniolo could face a lengthy suspension if found guilty of misconduct under federation regulations.
  • Fiorentina hold an option to sign Zaniolo permanently this summer, a decision now clouded by the outcome of the ongoing disciplinary probe.