Serie A’s Stunning Disqualification: Trieste 2004’s Rough Play No Match for Sports Court of Appeal

Serie A, the elite basketball league in Italy, witnessed a significant decision from the Sports Court of Appeal on April 24, 2025, leaving one team facing consequences that will extend into the play-offs.

Trieste 2004’s Disqualification: A Cause for Concern

Basketball Trieste 2004, a team known for its passion and spirit, faced severe repercussions following incidents of frequent and collective misconduct towards referees during the return races on April 19-20, 2025. The offenses included throwing non-lethal (like balls and paper airplanes) and potentially harmful objects (like coins and full water bottles) at referees. One such incident involved a full water bottle striking a referee’s leg, causing a temporary suspension of the game.

…offenses towards referees, by the launch of non-blunt objects (balls and paper airplanes, empty plastic bottles) and blunt (coins, bottles full of water)… causal[ed] the temporary suspension of the race for a few minutes [art. 27,3 RG, art. 27,4bd RG rec., art. 24,4 RG, art. 27,7bd RG rec., art. 24,4 RG, art. 27,11bd RG rec., art. 24,4 RG, art. 28,1 RG]Sports Court of Appeal

Sports Court of Appeal: Imposing Justice

The Sports Court of Appeal convened on April 24 to reconsider Trieste 2004’s case. Unfortunately for the team, the court rejected their complaint, upholding their disqualification for two races. This decision was made in accordance with the sports regulations, which clearly outline penalties for such misconduct.

Impact on the Season: A Dimmed Play-Off Prospect

Given the court’s decision, Basketball Trieste 2004 will now miss their home game against Sassari on May 11 and, if they manage to qualify, their first home play-off match. This loss is not only a blow to Trieste’s standing in the league but also a warning to other teams about the consequences of similar behavior.

Did You Know?

This isn’t the first time Serie A has had to address unruly behavior from fans. Just last season, another team faced disqualification for throwing objects onto the court. However, this incident is notable for the severity of the misconduct and the supporting evidence presented to the Sports Court of Appeal.

At 247sports.news, we believe in responsible sportsmanship. We hope that this decision serves as a reminder to all Serie A fans: let’s support our teams with passion, not aggression.

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