Antonio Conte was left fuming over a heated post-match exchange with Juventus chairman Andrea Agnelli following Inter s Coppa Italia semi-final exit.
The Milan-based side were held to a tense 0-0 draw in the second leg at the Allianz Stadium as the Old Lady advanced to the final, 2-1 on aggregate, before ugly scenes allegedly erupted following the final whistle.
Media outlet RAI reported that Conte made an insulting gesture towards his former employer Agnelli at half-time, and the Juve chief retaliated by verbally abusing the Inter coach as the teams left the field.
Conte criticised his former club s behaviour in his post-match interview but stopped short of pointing any fingers.
Juventus should tell the truth, Conte told RAI.
I think the fourth official heard and saw what happened throughout the match.
They should be more polite in my opinion. They need more sportsmanship and respect for those who work.
0/6 In the last 6 matches at Allianz Stadium haven t scored any goal, (conceding 9) their last goal on the road against was back in January 2015 (Icardi in Serie A). Climb.
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Conte coached in Turin between 2011 and 2014 and led the Bianconeri to three Serie A titles before taking up a role in charge of Italy after the 2014 World Cup.
The 51-year-old was questioned on the incident in his post-match news conference but he refused to elaborate.
What happened at the end of the game? I have neither the desire nor the pleasure to comment on anything, Conte said.
I think that in all things there must be education. Enough.
The competition s most successful club, Juventus, advance to the final to face Atalanta or Napoli, as Andrea Pirlo s side search for a 14th Coppa Italia triumph.
