figc dont whant to discuss with juve
No Juve talks, say FIGC Wednesday 30 August, 2006
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The Italian Football Federation insist they are not in negotiations with Juventus in an attempt to halt the Calciopoli club from appealing to the civil courts.
“The Italian Football Federation and Juventus are not negotiating,” read an FIGC statement.
“And the FIGC’s position in this matter is identical to the one already adopted with the other clubs involved in the match-fixing scandal.
“The FIGC lawyers are studying their reply to Juventus’ appeal which will be discussed in front of TAR Lazio, in the hearing scheduled for September 1.”
Juventus officials had confirmed on Sunday that they planned to discuss with the Federation the possibility of remaining in Serie B without a points deduction.
“We are in talks with the FIGC and we are ready to negotiate with CONI [the Italian Olympic Committee],” said Bianconeri President Giovanni Cobolli Gigli.
Juventus, who were demoted to Serie B and handed a 17-point deduction for this season, failed in their conciliation meeting in front of CONI two weeks ago.
The Bianconeri have since then decided to appeal to the civil justice system, even though the FIGC and FIFA have both warned the club that they risk further sanctions as a result.
Juve, who initially claimed they would not stop until their top-flight status was restored, may now be aiming to have the 17-point penalty drastically reduced or totally wiped out.
Cobolli Gigli will be in Rome on Wednesday for the Serie B fixture draw up and has confirmed his intention of opening a communication channel with the FIGC.
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