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Juventus CEO Comolli Condemns Kelly Red Card and UEFA Appointment After Champions League Exit

Speaking in London at the FT Business of Football Summit, he questioned referee Pinheiro’s experience, vowing to avoid another suspension.

Overview

  • Juventus were knocked out by Galatasaray on aggregate despite a 3-2 extra‑time win in Turin after losing the first leg 5-2.
  • Damien Comolli called Kelly’s dismissal “absolutely frustrating” and argued that referee Pinheiro, with only 10 Champions League matches, should not have handled the tie.
  • He said he will try not to draw a UEFA ban, noting he is already suspended by the Italian federation following an incident against Inter.
  • Comolli praised supporters and players, highlighting an uncommon scene of the stadium applauding the team even after conceding.
  • He urged continuity in coach, strategy and style, credited Luciano Spalletti with uniting the squad, and framed stability as key to moving forward.