Revealed – When Verdict Will Be Delivered Inter Milan Captain’s Alleged Blasphemy Saga | OneFootball

The Italian FA could deliver a verdict in the alleged blasphemy case around Inter Milan captain Lautaro Martinez in a few weeks.

This according to today’s print edition of Turin-based newspaper Tuttosport, via FCInterNews. They report that it would likely be a fine rather than a suspension.

Inter Milan captain Lautaro Martinez has been at the centre of some controversy regarding the end of the Derby d’Italia against Juventus.

That match had ended in a 1-0 loss for Inter. Naturally, the mood was not a positive one considering the Serie A title implications and the rivalry with the Bianconeri.

Moreover, Martinez’s performance had not been a positive one. The Argentine squandered good chances during the match.

Inter captain Martinez vented his anger in the aftermath of that Derbt d’Italia loss.

And there are allegations that the 27-year-old used blasphemous language, a punishable offense in Italian football.

Italian FA Could Deliver Lautaro Martinez Verdict In A Few Weeks

So far, however, there has been no conclusive evidence of Martinez using any blasphemous language.

The Sporting Justice looked into the matter. But they found no audio evidence of the language, and lip reading evidence was inadmissible.

MILAN, ITALY – JANUARY 29: Lautaro Martinez of FC Internazionale celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD8 match between FC Internazionale Milano and AS Monaco at Stadio San Siro on January 29, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

And for his part, Martinez has vehemently denied using any blasphemous language.

That does not mean that the matter is closed, however.

Italian FA Prosecutor Giuesppe Chine is still looking into the matter. He has requested all available footage of the incident from Italian broadcaster DAZN.

Under Article 126 of the Sporting Justice Code, Inter and Martinez can request a settlement agreement or a reduced or commuted sentence once Chine concludes his investigation.

Therefore, it will be a few weeks before the matter fully comes to a close, reports Tuttosport.

But in any event, the newspaper anticipates, the likely outcome would be a fine of €5000-10,000 for the Inter captain. Not a suspension.