The FIGC will open an investigation into Denzel Dumfries after the Inter defender grabbed a banner depicting Milan‘s Theo Hernandez as a dog on a leash and the Dutchman will be fined like other players in the past.
Inter players celebrated the 20th Serie A title in the club’s history on Sunday following a 2-0 win over Torino at the Stadio Meazza.
Over 300,000 Inter fans joined the celebrations throughout the day, and more than 10,000 waited for the team at Piazza Duomo at night.
There was controversy as well especially when Inter defender Dumfries showed a banner depicting Milan star Theo Hernandez as a dog on a leash.
Dumfries’ punishment after showing Theo ‘dog’ banner
La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that the FIGC will open an investigation, undoubtedly resulting in a fine for the Dutch full-back.
It is the same punishment received in similar incidents in the past. Theo, Mike Maignan, Rade Krunic and Sandro Tonali were fined in 2022 after showing an insulting banner against their city rivals Inter during the Rossoneri title celebrations.
More recently, Roma defender Mancini was ordered to pay €5,000 for waving a flag showing the Lazio colours and a rat after a victory in the derby della Capitale.
The only uncertain thing about Dumfries’ punishment is the amount of money he’ll have to pay which should be between €4,000 and €5,000.
Dumfries’ contract with Inter runs out in June 2025 and the club will soon sit down with the Dutch defender to discuss the terms of a new agreement. According to Gazzetta, the recent incident won’t affect negotiations between the two parties.
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