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Conte escapes punishment for middle-finger salute to Juventus officials

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Involved in yet another controversy, the Inter boss was caught on camera making an obscene gesture during the Coppa Italia semi-finals.

Antonio Conte has avoided punishment for his heated bust-up with Juventus president Andrea Agnelli during the Coppa Italia semi-final second-leg on Tuesday.

Conte was seen aiming a middle finger in the direction of Agnelli at half-time of Inter’s goalless stalemate with Juventus.

An irritated Agnelli was then seen leaving his seat and racing down towards the Inter bench while shouting curse words directed at Conte.

As Football Italia reports, the Disciplinary Commission has opted not to punish the Inter manager for his rude actions. The Juventus president, meanwhile, has also avoided any consequences for his insulting remarks.

The FIGC prosecutor, however, is set to open an investigation over the quarrel between Agnelli and Conte. The prosecutor has already opened a file and will begin listening to interested parties in the coming days.

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