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Federal prosecutor to open investigation into Percassi-D'Amico incident
·7 September 2026·45d ago

Federal prosecutor to open investigation into Percassi-D'Amico incident

Source: Forza Roma

Tension between Atalanta chief executive Luca Percassi and Roma sporting director Tony D'Amico escalated during Saturday evening's Roma-Atalanta match in the tunnel and Monte Mario stand area. Roma claimed Percassi subjected D'Amico to verbal abuse, while Atalanta disputed the account. On Sunday the clubs released statements outlining their positions. Roma said: "The Club considers unacceptable the behaviour shown by Atalanta's Chief Executive, Luca Percassi, towards one of its own executives and underscores the correctness demonstrated by D'Amico, who avoided any reaction."

Federal prosecutor Giuseppe Chiné will evaluate the incident and open a file to hear from those directly involved, despite match inspectors not being present at the scene. Both men are expected to be questioned as part of the investigation.

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Federal prosecutor Giuseppe Chiné is preparing to open a formal investigation into a confrontation between Atalanta chief executive Luca Percassi and Roma sporting director Tony D'Amico following Roma's 2–1 victory over Atalanta on Saturday evening. The incident occurred in the tunnel area and Monte Mario stand zone of the Olimpico stadium, with Roma claiming that Percassi directed severe verbal accusations at D'Amico, who declined to respond. Security staff intervened to restore calm. Roma has publicly backed D'Amico, describing Percassi's conduct as unacceptable and emphasizing D'Amico's restraint in avoiding retaliation. The club announced it would refer the matter to the relevant authorities.

Atalanta has disputed Roma's characterization of events, firmly rejecting the account while declining to provide its own detailed version. The club stated it was willing to cooperate with the sports justice system to allow facts to be verified. TeleRadioStereo notes that the tension between Percassi and D'Amico—who moved from Atalanta to Roma during the summer—was already considered highly strained prior to this incident.

Federal inspectors were not present at the Olimpico, but the prosecutor's office is expected to conduct inquiries and question both executives to establish what occurred. The investigation remains in preliminary stages, with no disciplinary referrals or sanctions issued so far.

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“Sabato sera Roma-Atalanta è proseguita nel tunnel e nella zona della tribuna Monte Mario dove ci sarebbero stati momenti di forte tensione tra l'ad nerazzurro Luca Percassi e il ds giallorosso Tony D'Amico. Secondo la Roma ci sarebbe stata un'aggressione verbale dello stesso Percassi a D'Amico,…”

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