- Kalulu slapped with a two-game ban for violent conduct
- Defender struck Lazio forward Castellanos during their meeting last weekend
- Might prove to be a huge blow to Juve's UCL qualification chances
Getty Images SportJuventus defender Pierre Kalulu slapped with two-match ban for hitting Taty Castellanos during Lazio clash, piling pressure on top-four Serie A push
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✅ Broadcasts up to two live Serie A fixtures each week, heavily focusing on the biggest clubs and highest-profile Sunday evening games.
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✅ Includes multiple live Premier League matches, Premiership Rugby, and MotoGP in the same linear and streaming package.
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✅ Broadcasts 38 live Serie A matches throughout the season, making top-flight Italian football accessible without a pay-TV subscription.
✅ Streams seamlessly across all smart TVs, consoles, and mobile devices via the ubiquitous BBC iPlayer.
✅ In partnership with BBC ALBA, offers alternative language broadcasts for a localized Scottish viewing experience.
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✅ Serves as the primary home of Italian football in the UK, streaming all 380 Serie A fixtures live and on-demand.
✅ Provides extensive Serie A shoulder programming, match highlights, and dedicated analysis.
✅ Bundles the Italian top flight alongside other global properties like the Saudi Pro League, premium boxing, and the UEFA Women's Champions League.
Monthly from£15.99
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✅ Broadcasts up to two live Serie A fixtures each week, heavily focusing on the biggest clubs and highest-profile Sunday evening games.
✅ Packages Italian domestic football alongside complete, exclusive coverage of the UEFA Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League.
✅ Includes multiple live Premier League matches, Premiership Rugby, and MotoGP in the same linear and streaming package.
Monthly from£25.99
Getty Images SportTHE BIGGER PICTURE
The incident occurred near the hour mark in the second half, when Kalulu appeared to attempt to hit Castellanos in the back. Juve were leading by a goal at that point, but Kalulu's sending off helped Lazio pile on the pressure in the closing stages, as Matias Vecino scored the equaliser in the sixth minute of stoppage time. The draw could prove costly for the Bianconeri, who are yet to secure the fourth spot and subsequently, a spot in next season's Champions League.
GettyWHAT NEXT FOR PIERRE KALULU?
The French centre-back's season is effectively over, as Juve have just two more games to play. Kalulu will now return to play in the Club World Cup next month.
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