Fiorentina fans warned after insults to Vlahovic and revoked Juventus penalty | OneFootball

Tension is through the roof at the Stadio Franchi, where Fiorentina ultras were urged to stop racist chants against Dusan Vlahovic, particularly after VAR overturned a Juventus penalty.

Fiorentina host Juventus at the Stadio Franchi today in a crucial match for both sides. The home side sit at the rock bottom of the table with no wins in Serie A this season, while Juventus have one victory and two draws across all competitions under Spalletti.

Racist chants against Vlahovic in Fiorentina vs. Juventus

FLORENCE, ITALY – NOVEMBER 22: Dusan Vlahovic of Juventus FC reacts during the Serie A match between ACF Fiorentina and Juventus FC at Artemio Franchi on November 22, 2025 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)

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As expected, former Fiorentina hero Vlahovic didn’t receive a friendly welcome, but some Viola fans surely crossed the line by making racist chants against the Serbia international.

As it sadly happened in the past, Vlahovic was called ‘gipsy’ by most Fiorentina ultras in the opening phases of the game, and chants intensified after VAR revoked a penalty for the Bianconeri.

Why Juventus penalty vs. Fiorentina was revoked

TURIN, ITALY – NOVEMBER 04: Dusan Vlahovic of Juventus takes a shot during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD4 match between Juventus and Sporting Clube de Portugal at Juventus Stadium on November 04, 2025 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Stefano Guidi/Getty Images)

Vlahovic had earned it for a foul from Pablo Marì, but referee Daniele Doveri was urged to the pitchside monitor, where he saw Vlahovic pull his opponent first.

Insults against Vlahovic got louder, as the striker also appeared to tell the referee. At that point, Doveri and his assistants gathered the players in central midfield and the match official asked Fiorentina captain Luca Ranieri to make sure the ultras stopped the racist chants.

Ranieri headed directly toward the Curva, signalling firmly that the racist chants needed to stop or there would be serious repercussions.