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Juventus, Lazio and Fiorentina relegated to Italian second division
ROME (AFP) - Juventus, Lazio and Fiorentina were relegated to the Italian second division on Friday as punishment for being implicated in the country's match-fixing scandal, but AC Milan were handed a Serie A reprieve.
Juventus were also deducted 30 points from their total for next season and stripped of their last two league titles.
Lazio and Fiorentina were also relegated to Serie B and penalised seven points and 12 points respectively.
All three have been banned from European competition.
AC Milan will stay in Serie A but will lose 15 points and will also be kicked out of the Champions League.
The decisions were handed out just five days after Italy won the World Cup with a penalty shoot-out victory over France in Berlin.
The teams will have three days to appeal before a federal court of arbitration and a final decision will be given by July 24.
Juventus president Giovanni Cobolli Gigli said he was stunned by the decision and that the club will appeal.
"It's incredible," he said. "We were expecting a fairer sentence. We don't understand how we can be excluded from the championship.
"Juve is the only team which has clearly shown a desire to change. To be in Serie B with a 30-point deduction is absolutely unacceptable."
Friday's judgements could be good news for Inter Milan, Roma, Chievo and Palermo, who finished third, fifth and seventh and eighth last season.
They will be expected to be the teams taking part in this season's Champions League.
The tribunal handed Moggi and Juve's former chief executive Antonio Giraudo five-year suspensions from all sporting activities; Adrian Galliani, the AC Milan vice-president, was banned for one year while Andrea Della Valle, the Fiorentina president, was suspended for four years.
Diego Della Valle, the honorary president of Fiorentina, also suffered a four-year ban and a 30,000 euro fine.
Lazio president Claudio Lotito was banned for three years and six months and fined 40,000 euros.
If appeals are launched, the FIGC wants them finalised by July 25, the deadline for the names of the clubs to be submitted to UEFA to enter the Champions League and UEFA Cup next season.
The verdicts on Friday were handed down by a disciplinary panel made up of five retired judges.
The scandal will lead to a mass exodus of top players from the three relegated clubs.
Faced with the damning evidence of hours of criminal investigators' wiretaps implicating key figures, the clubs' lawyers argued that the transcripts were misinterpreted or taken out of context.
AFP
ROME (AFP) - Juventus, Lazio and Fiorentina were relegated to the Italian second division on Friday as punishment for being implicated in the country's match-fixing scandal, but AC Milan were handed a Serie A reprieve.
Juventus were also deducted 30 points from their total for next season and stripped of their last two league titles.
Lazio and Fiorentina were also relegated to Serie B and penalised seven points and 12 points respectively.
All three have been banned from European competition.
AC Milan will stay in Serie A but will lose 15 points and will also be kicked out of the Champions League.
The decisions were handed out just five days after Italy won the World Cup with a penalty shoot-out victory over France in Berlin.
The teams will have three days to appeal before a federal court of arbitration and a final decision will be given by July 24.
Juventus president Giovanni Cobolli Gigli said he was stunned by the decision and that the club will appeal.
"It's incredible," he said. "We were expecting a fairer sentence. We don't understand how we can be excluded from the championship.
"Juve is the only team which has clearly shown a desire to change. To be in Serie B with a 30-point deduction is absolutely unacceptable."
Friday's judgements could be good news for Inter Milan, Roma, Chievo and Palermo, who finished third, fifth and seventh and eighth last season.
They will be expected to be the teams taking part in this season's Champions League.
The tribunal handed Moggi and Juve's former chief executive Antonio Giraudo five-year suspensions from all sporting activities; Adrian Galliani, the AC Milan vice-president, was banned for one year while Andrea Della Valle, the Fiorentina president, was suspended for four years.
Diego Della Valle, the honorary president of Fiorentina, also suffered a four-year ban and a 30,000 euro fine.
Lazio president Claudio Lotito was banned for three years and six months and fined 40,000 euros.
If appeals are launched, the FIGC wants them finalised by July 25, the deadline for the names of the clubs to be submitted to UEFA to enter the Champions League and UEFA Cup next season.
The verdicts on Friday were handed down by a disciplinary panel made up of five retired judges.
The scandal will lead to a mass exodus of top players from the three relegated clubs.
Faced with the damning evidence of hours of criminal investigators' wiretaps implicating key figures, the clubs' lawyers argued that the transcripts were misinterpreted or taken out of context.
AFP
Juventus Demoted, Milan Loses Points for Match Fixing
July 14 (Bloomberg) -- Juventus was stripped of its past two Italian titles and demoted to the second division for its part in a soccer match-fixing scandal. Lazio and Fiorentina were also relegated, while AC Milan will stay in the top league.
All the teams are barred from taking part in European club competitions such as the Champions League and the UEFA Cup, said Cesare Ruperto, the head of the seven-judge panel hearing the case, in Rome's Hotel Parco dei Principi. Lazio fans tried to attack court and club officials as they came out of the hotel.
The ruling may trigger a player exodus and threatens television and sponsorship revenue from companies including News Corp. and Nike Inc.
"This has put Italian football in the worst situation it has ever faced,'' said Alex Fynn, a London-based consultant who has advised European national federations on the sale of television rights, in an interview. "It's in crisis.''
Outrage
All the clubs appealed the ruling. Turin-based Juventus received the harshest sentence in Italy's biggest sports scandal in 25 years. Prosecutor Stefano Palazzi had requested demotion to the third tier.
"I consider the sentence outrageous,'' Juventus Chairman Giovanni Cobolli Gigli said in an interview on Italian TV network RAI Uno.
Nike declined to comment on whether the company will seek to renegotiate its contract with Italy's best-supported club.
"The position of the company is the same as it was yesterday,'' said Massimo Giunco, a spokesman for Nike in Europe. "We believe we can still work with Juventus.''
Europe's fourth-biggest team by revenue, Juventus earned about 80 percent of its 229 million euros ($289 million) in sales last year through TV and sponsorship deals and has multiyear contracts worth more than 600 million euros.
Player Sales
The accords, including a 12-year deal with Nike that guarantees Juventus 187 million euros, can be renegotiated or canceled if Juventus gets demoted or convicted of wrongdoing. Juventus shares have fallen about 35 percent since the start of May when news of the investigation became public.
The club may also lose many of its star players, who eat up more than half of the company's annual revenue. Fabio Capello, who wasn't targeted in the probe, resigned as coach July 4 to take the same job at Real Madrid and said he'd try to lure some of his former players to Spain. Madrid, the world's richest team, on July 11 said it's in advanced talks to acquire Italy captain Fabio Cannavaro, a Juventus player voted the second-best at the World Cup.
Juventus, Milan and Fiorentina will also lose their places in next season's Champions League, forfeiting more revenue. Juventus earned 53.5 million Swiss francs ($43.2 million) in prize money from the tournament in 2002-03, while Milan, which won the final against its Turin rival, made 48.6 million francs, excluding ticket revenue and broadcast income.
Bloomberg
July 14 (Bloomberg) -- Juventus was stripped of its past two Italian titles and demoted to the second division for its part in a soccer match-fixing scandal. Lazio and Fiorentina were also relegated, while AC Milan will stay in the top league.
All the teams are barred from taking part in European club competitions such as the Champions League and the UEFA Cup, said Cesare Ruperto, the head of the seven-judge panel hearing the case, in Rome's Hotel Parco dei Principi. Lazio fans tried to attack court and club officials as they came out of the hotel.
The ruling may trigger a player exodus and threatens television and sponsorship revenue from companies including News Corp. and Nike Inc.
"This has put Italian football in the worst situation it has ever faced,'' said Alex Fynn, a London-based consultant who has advised European national federations on the sale of television rights, in an interview. "It's in crisis.''
Outrage
All the clubs appealed the ruling. Turin-based Juventus received the harshest sentence in Italy's biggest sports scandal in 25 years. Prosecutor Stefano Palazzi had requested demotion to the third tier.
"I consider the sentence outrageous,'' Juventus Chairman Giovanni Cobolli Gigli said in an interview on Italian TV network RAI Uno.
Nike declined to comment on whether the company will seek to renegotiate its contract with Italy's best-supported club.
"The position of the company is the same as it was yesterday,'' said Massimo Giunco, a spokesman for Nike in Europe. "We believe we can still work with Juventus.''
Europe's fourth-biggest team by revenue, Juventus earned about 80 percent of its 229 million euros ($289 million) in sales last year through TV and sponsorship deals and has multiyear contracts worth more than 600 million euros.
Player Sales
The accords, including a 12-year deal with Nike that guarantees Juventus 187 million euros, can be renegotiated or canceled if Juventus gets demoted or convicted of wrongdoing. Juventus shares have fallen about 35 percent since the start of May when news of the investigation became public.
The club may also lose many of its star players, who eat up more than half of the company's annual revenue. Fabio Capello, who wasn't targeted in the probe, resigned as coach July 4 to take the same job at Real Madrid and said he'd try to lure some of his former players to Spain. Madrid, the world's richest team, on July 11 said it's in advanced talks to acquire Italy captain Fabio Cannavaro, a Juventus player voted the second-best at the World Cup.
Juventus, Milan and Fiorentina will also lose their places in next season's Champions League, forfeiting more revenue. Juventus earned 53.5 million Swiss francs ($43.2 million) in prize money from the tournament in 2002-03, while Milan, which won the final against its Turin rival, made 48.6 million francs, excluding ticket revenue and broadcast income.
Bloomberg
Juventus set to appeal
Italian giants Juventus have this evening announced their intention to appeal the decision to demote them to Serie B with a 30-point deduction.
Although the club were expecting to find themselves in the Second Division for the first time in their history, they have been shocked by the proposed points penalty.
New Juventus President Giovanni Cobolli Gigli was clearly furious after the news was delivered a little after 9pm local time.
“It’s unheard of,” said the Bianconeri chief. “We were expecting a balanced sentence but evidently we were mistaken.”
Gigli then confirmed that his club would appeal against the sentence before launching a broadside at Fabio Capello, the Coach who left Juve for Real Madrid at the start of this month.
“If Capello wants our players then he will have to pay the market value for them,” warned the official. “He left us in the most delicate of times and we aren’t going to give him any discounts.
“I’ve spoken with a few of our champions and I can concretely hope that a few of them have the desire to stay. After all, we’ll still pay their wages.”
Lazio and Fiorentina have also been condemned to the Second Division tonight, decisions which have been met with a similar amount of anger.
Capital chief Claudio Lotito has vowed to fight on in order to clear his club’s name, even if it means going to the European courts.
The Viola have called tonight’s events as “profoundly unjust” before adding: “We will fight with every means in every appropriate forum.”
Milan have survived the drop but have been barred from the Champions League and will start next term with a 15 point deduction.
The Rossoneri have released a statement in which they describe the verdict as an “extraordinary injustice” before adding that they will soon launch an appeal.
Channel 4
Italian giants Juventus have this evening announced their intention to appeal the decision to demote them to Serie B with a 30-point deduction.
Although the club were expecting to find themselves in the Second Division for the first time in their history, they have been shocked by the proposed points penalty.
New Juventus President Giovanni Cobolli Gigli was clearly furious after the news was delivered a little after 9pm local time.
“It’s unheard of,” said the Bianconeri chief. “We were expecting a balanced sentence but evidently we were mistaken.”
Gigli then confirmed that his club would appeal against the sentence before launching a broadside at Fabio Capello, the Coach who left Juve for Real Madrid at the start of this month.
“If Capello wants our players then he will have to pay the market value for them,” warned the official. “He left us in the most delicate of times and we aren’t going to give him any discounts.
“I’ve spoken with a few of our champions and I can concretely hope that a few of them have the desire to stay. After all, we’ll still pay their wages.”
Lazio and Fiorentina have also been condemned to the Second Division tonight, decisions which have been met with a similar amount of anger.
Capital chief Claudio Lotito has vowed to fight on in order to clear his club’s name, even if it means going to the European courts.
The Viola have called tonight’s events as “profoundly unjust” before adding: “We will fight with every means in every appropriate forum.”
Milan have survived the drop but have been barred from the Champions League and will start next term with a 15 point deduction.
The Rossoneri have released a statement in which they describe the verdict as an “extraordinary injustice” before adding that they will soon launch an appeal.
Channel 4
"Unheard-of"
In light of the sentence decreed by the Commissione d’Appello Federale, which has proposed the demotion of Juventus to Serie B with the deduction of 30 points, Chairman Giovanni Cobolli Gigli has made the following statement: "It is unheard-of. We expected a balanced sentence from a court comprised of jurists of such esteem, both in its form and its content. Evidently our expectations were misplaced. The sentences signal a desire to attack the companies with excessive severity. We do not understand the differential legal treatment applied to the four cases under consideration. As the facts have clearly demonstrated, the episodes relating to Juventus under the observation of the sporting tribunal are without question comparable to those with which the other teams are charged. The difference being that in our case only two matches have been called into question. Therefore in this moment our priority is to look after the interests of our fans and those of the minor share holders, and we will do this straight away, appealing to the Consiglio Federale"
Source: juventus.com
In light of the sentence decreed by the Commissione d’Appello Federale, which has proposed the demotion of Juventus to Serie B with the deduction of 30 points, Chairman Giovanni Cobolli Gigli has made the following statement: "It is unheard-of. We expected a balanced sentence from a court comprised of jurists of such esteem, both in its form and its content. Evidently our expectations were misplaced. The sentences signal a desire to attack the companies with excessive severity. We do not understand the differential legal treatment applied to the four cases under consideration. As the facts have clearly demonstrated, the episodes relating to Juventus under the observation of the sporting tribunal are without question comparable to those with which the other teams are charged. The difference being that in our case only two matches have been called into question. Therefore in this moment our priority is to look after the interests of our fans and those of the minor share holders, and we will do this straight away, appealing to the Consiglio Federale"
Source: juventus.com
Old Lady takes a tumble
Juventus, one of the world's most famous football teams, is suffering.
The venerable club, popularly known as La Vecchia Signora (The Old Lady) of Italian football celebrates its 109th birthday this year.
But there will not be much of a party as it does so outside of Serie A for the first time in its illustrious history following its demotion to the second division for its part in Italy's match-fixing scandal.
Since forming on 1 November 1897, Juventus have known little other than success.
They have scooped the small matter of 29 Italian league titles, nine Italian Cups, four Italian Supercups, three Uefa Cups, two European Cups, two European Super Cups and one Cup Winners' Cup.
But controversy is also something with which the bianconeri are familiar.
And not all Italian fans will be mourning their demise as a top-league force in football.
Like many big and successful football teams, Juventus are adored by their fans but loathed by their detractors.
They have huge rivalries with many other big Italian clubs such as Fiorentina, AC Milan, Roma and city rivals Torino.
Inter Milan are another huge rival, and matches between Juve and Inter are known as the Derby d'Italia (Derby of Italy) because of the huge fanbase for each club.
Ironically, in the light of the allegations which led to their downfall, their enemies have often complained that Juve too often get the benefit of the doubt from referees.
Often such allegations stem from jealousy. But it seems that at least on some occasions, the allegations were justified.
Animosity has been evident from long before the current allegations, probably stemming from envy at the strong backing the club has always enjoyed.
The Agnelli family, owners of the Fiat company, have been in control of Juventus since 1923.
Gianni Agnelli, who died in 2003 after an involvement with Juventus which lasted half a century, was among the most influential Italian business leaders of the 20th century.
In more recent times, the club had Luciano Moggi as their general manager for the past 12 years, until his recent resignation when the current scandal broke.
London-based journalist Giancarlo Galavotti told BBC Sport that Moggi's power was "already legendary" even when he joined the club.
Moggi is extremely well-connected. That is not a problem in itself, but it was his conversations with people in high places which brought about the current problems.
The transcript of a conversation with Pierluiggi Pairetto, the vice-chairman of Uefa's referees' commission, in which Moggi put pressure on him to appoint a referee who would be favourable to Juve in a European tie, was damning.
Opponents of Juve will list many occasions on which decisions have gone in their favour, for example the non-awarding of a penalty after a foul on Ronaldo - then playing for Inter - in a key match in the title run-in in 1998.
But such complaints are not limited to domestic competition, nor to recent years.
Brian Clough, then manager of Derby, saw his side beaten 3-1 on aggregate by Juve in the semi-final of the European Cup in 1973. Clough was fuming and hurled insults at the Italians for cheating.
Whatever allegations were thrown their way in the past, Juve always managed to shrug them off and continue to enjoy enormous success.
But 2006 has been the year in which the Old Lady's health has taken a distinct turn for the worse.
BBC
Juventus, one of the world's most famous football teams, is suffering.
The venerable club, popularly known as La Vecchia Signora (The Old Lady) of Italian football celebrates its 109th birthday this year.
But there will not be much of a party as it does so outside of Serie A for the first time in its illustrious history following its demotion to the second division for its part in Italy's match-fixing scandal.
Since forming on 1 November 1897, Juventus have known little other than success.
They have scooped the small matter of 29 Italian league titles, nine Italian Cups, four Italian Supercups, three Uefa Cups, two European Cups, two European Super Cups and one Cup Winners' Cup.
But controversy is also something with which the bianconeri are familiar.
And not all Italian fans will be mourning their demise as a top-league force in football.
Like many big and successful football teams, Juventus are adored by their fans but loathed by their detractors.
They have huge rivalries with many other big Italian clubs such as Fiorentina, AC Milan, Roma and city rivals Torino.
Inter Milan are another huge rival, and matches between Juve and Inter are known as the Derby d'Italia (Derby of Italy) because of the huge fanbase for each club.
Ironically, in the light of the allegations which led to their downfall, their enemies have often complained that Juve too often get the benefit of the doubt from referees.
Often such allegations stem from jealousy. But it seems that at least on some occasions, the allegations were justified.
Animosity has been evident from long before the current allegations, probably stemming from envy at the strong backing the club has always enjoyed.
The Agnelli family, owners of the Fiat company, have been in control of Juventus since 1923.
Gianni Agnelli, who died in 2003 after an involvement with Juventus which lasted half a century, was among the most influential Italian business leaders of the 20th century.
In more recent times, the club had Luciano Moggi as their general manager for the past 12 years, until his recent resignation when the current scandal broke.
London-based journalist Giancarlo Galavotti told BBC Sport that Moggi's power was "already legendary" even when he joined the club.
Moggi is extremely well-connected. That is not a problem in itself, but it was his conversations with people in high places which brought about the current problems.
The transcript of a conversation with Pierluiggi Pairetto, the vice-chairman of Uefa's referees' commission, in which Moggi put pressure on him to appoint a referee who would be favourable to Juve in a European tie, was damning.
Opponents of Juve will list many occasions on which decisions have gone in their favour, for example the non-awarding of a penalty after a foul on Ronaldo - then playing for Inter - in a key match in the title run-in in 1998.
But such complaints are not limited to domestic competition, nor to recent years.
Brian Clough, then manager of Derby, saw his side beaten 3-1 on aggregate by Juve in the semi-final of the European Cup in 1973. Clough was fuming and hurled insults at the Italians for cheating.
Whatever allegations were thrown their way in the past, Juve always managed to shrug them off and continue to enjoy enormous success.
But 2006 has been the year in which the Old Lady's health has taken a distinct turn for the worse.
BBC
Scandal verdicts to kick-start transfer merry-go-round
MILAN, July 14 (Reuters) - The demotion of Juventus, Lazio and Fiorentina to Serie B following a ruling by a sports tribunal looking into match-fixing allegations is certain to prompt a transfer merry-go-round across Europe.
Juventus had eight players involved in this month's World Cup final and few, if any, will be expected to stay with the Turin club and start next season in Serie B.
The imposition of a 30-point penalty on Juventus for next season means they are almost certain to have to pass at least two seasons in the second tier -- a highly unattractive prospect for their top international players.
Three of Italy's hugely impressive World Cup winning defence will likely be looking for new clubs now and there will be no shortage of suitors for Azzurri captain Fabio Cannavaro, goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon and attacking full-back Gianluca Zambrotta.
Fabio Capello, the coach who guided Juventus to the last two Serie A titles, which they were stripped of on Friday, has already jumped ship, taking over last week at Spanish club Real Madrid and it would be no surprise if he were to look to Juve for defensive reinforcements.
Argentine born winger Mauro Camoranesi, who had his ponytail cut as Italy celebrated their World Cup final triumph over France in Berlin on Sunday , is another player who will not find it hard to get a new contract in the top flight in Italy or elsewhere.
If there is a top player at Juventus who might stay loyal it is forward Alessandro Del Piero who is an idol of the fans and might also find it tough to find a big name club willing to pay out a large fee for a 31-year-old.
Juve's French trio of defender Lilian Thuram, midfielder Patrick Vieira and striker David Trezeguet will also be attractive targets for the continent's leading clubs and newspapers have already begun speculating on their likely destinations.
Fiorentina striker Luca Toni has already been heavily linked with a move to Inter Milan who have not been involved in the scandal in any way.
Fiorentina's Czech defender Tomas Ujfalusi and Bulgarian striker Valeri Bojinov
umpkin: :faq1: would also be attractive targets for clubs looking to take advantage of the club's difficulties.
Lazio's more modest squad has more chance of remaining intact but Italy World Cup squad member Massimo Oddo is unlikely to be relishing the prospect of Serie B football.
There is now a question mark over AC Milan's highly-paid collection of internationals. Even though Milan avoided relegation, a 44-point penalty imposed on last season's standings means they will miss out on Champions League football.
Club owner Silvio Berlusconi has the resources to survive a season without the income from Europe's premier club competition but an absence from Europe might unsettle some of the club's top performers such as Brazilian Kaka who has been a reported target for Real Madrid.
Reuters
MILAN, July 14 (Reuters) - The demotion of Juventus, Lazio and Fiorentina to Serie B following a ruling by a sports tribunal looking into match-fixing allegations is certain to prompt a transfer merry-go-round across Europe.
Juventus had eight players involved in this month's World Cup final and few, if any, will be expected to stay with the Turin club and start next season in Serie B.
The imposition of a 30-point penalty on Juventus for next season means they are almost certain to have to pass at least two seasons in the second tier -- a highly unattractive prospect for their top international players.
Three of Italy's hugely impressive World Cup winning defence will likely be looking for new clubs now and there will be no shortage of suitors for Azzurri captain Fabio Cannavaro, goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon and attacking full-back Gianluca Zambrotta.
Fabio Capello, the coach who guided Juventus to the last two Serie A titles, which they were stripped of on Friday, has already jumped ship, taking over last week at Spanish club Real Madrid and it would be no surprise if he were to look to Juve for defensive reinforcements.
Argentine born winger Mauro Camoranesi, who had his ponytail cut as Italy celebrated their World Cup final triumph over France in Berlin on Sunday , is another player who will not find it hard to get a new contract in the top flight in Italy or elsewhere.
If there is a top player at Juventus who might stay loyal it is forward Alessandro Del Piero who is an idol of the fans and might also find it tough to find a big name club willing to pay out a large fee for a 31-year-old.
Juve's French trio of defender Lilian Thuram, midfielder Patrick Vieira and striker David Trezeguet will also be attractive targets for the continent's leading clubs and newspapers have already begun speculating on their likely destinations.
Fiorentina striker Luca Toni has already been heavily linked with a move to Inter Milan who have not been involved in the scandal in any way.
Fiorentina's Czech defender Tomas Ujfalusi and Bulgarian striker Valeri Bojinov
umpkin: :faq1: would also be attractive targets for clubs looking to take advantage of the club's difficulties.Lazio's more modest squad has more chance of remaining intact but Italy World Cup squad member Massimo Oddo is unlikely to be relishing the prospect of Serie B football.
There is now a question mark over AC Milan's highly-paid collection of internationals. Even though Milan avoided relegation, a 44-point penalty imposed on last season's standings means they will miss out on Champions League football.
Club owner Silvio Berlusconi has the resources to survive a season without the income from Europe's premier club competition but an absence from Europe might unsettle some of the club's top performers such as Brazilian Kaka who has been a reported target for Real Madrid.
Reuters
Angry Juventus fans gathered in front of the club's headquarters in Turin while Fiorentina fans protested in Florence and Lazio supporters made their feelings known outside the Rome hotel where the verdict was announced.
As well as the clubs, the tribunal barred a number of club officials from the game for varying lengths.
Former Juventus general manager Luciano Moggi, who was at the centre of the scandal, was banned from the game for five years and ex-Federation president Franco Carraro for four and a half years.
Moggi said that no wrongdoing had been committed.
"Everything was done in a regular way. No match was fixed, no referee was pressured. Juventus, the other teams and above all the fans have been defrauded by this sentence," Moggi was quoted as saying by the Italian news agency ANSA.
Referee Massimo De Santis, who missed out on the World Cup due to the scandal, was handed a four and a half year ban while another Serie A ref, Paolo Dondarini, was handed one of three and a half years.
Reuters
As well as the clubs, the tribunal barred a number of club officials from the game for varying lengths.
Former Juventus general manager Luciano Moggi, who was at the centre of the scandal, was banned from the game for five years and ex-Federation president Franco Carraro for four and a half years.
Moggi said that no wrongdoing had been committed.
"Everything was done in a regular way. No match was fixed, no referee was pressured. Juventus, the other teams and above all the fans have been defrauded by this sentence," Moggi was quoted as saying by the Italian news agency ANSA.
Referee Massimo De Santis, who missed out on the World Cup due to the scandal, was handed a four and a half year ban while another Serie A ref, Paolo Dondarini, was handed one of three and a half years.
Reuters
2006/2007 Season:
Serie A: Ascoli, Atalanta, Cagliari, Catania, Chievo, Empoli, Inter, Lecce, Livorno, Messina, Milan (-15pts), Palermo, Parma, Reggina, Roma, Sampdoria, Siena, Torino, Treviso, Udinese.
Serie B: Albinoleffe, Arezzo, Bari, Bologna, Brescia, Cesena, Crotone, Fiorentina (-12pts), Frosinone, Genoa, Juventus (-30pts), Lazio (-7pts), Mantova, Modena, Napoli, Pescara, Piacenza, Rimini, Spezia, Triestina, Verona, Vicenza.
Reuters
Serie A: Ascoli, Atalanta, Cagliari, Catania, Chievo, Empoli, Inter, Lecce, Livorno, Messina, Milan (-15pts), Palermo, Parma, Reggina, Roma, Sampdoria, Siena, Torino, Treviso, Udinese.
Serie B: Albinoleffe, Arezzo, Bari, Bologna, Brescia, Cesena, Crotone, Fiorentina (-12pts), Frosinone, Genoa, Juventus (-30pts), Lazio (-7pts), Mantova, Modena, Napoli, Pescara, Piacenza, Rimini, Spezia, Triestina, Verona, Vicenza.
Reuters
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