Marcus Thuram has been fined €2,000 after being punished for simulation during Inter Milan’s 1-0 Serie A win over Lecce at San Siro.
The sporting judge, Gerardo Mastrandrea, handed Thuram the fine for simulation, as per FCInterNews.
The incident occurred inside the penalty area during the Serie A fixture at San Siro.
Thuram was booked for the simulation during the match but has now faced further punishment.
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In the official ruling, Mastrandrea stated that Thuram had “simulated being subjected to a foul challenge inside the opponents’ penalty area.”
It marks the second disciplinary sanction of this type for the France international.
The decision adds a disciplinary footnote to an otherwise important league win for Inter.
Indeed, who continue to push at the top of the Serie A table.
Thuram has played a key role in the Nerazzurri’s campaign.
However, the judge’s ruling serves as a reminder of the league’s strict stance on simulation.
No further sanctions were announced for Inter or Lecce following the San Siro encounter.