Italian clubs have penalties reduced
Italian clubs penalties reduced
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Tuesday, 25, Jul 2006 10:49
The four Italian clubs found guilty of involvement in match-fixing have all had their punishments lightened on appeal.
Juventus are now the only members of the quartet who will be plying their trade in Serie B next year as Lazio and Fiorentina are reinstated to the top tier of the national game.
The Bianconeri will however now start next term with a 17-point disadvantage rather than the original deduction of 30 points.
AC Milan's task of satisfying their international stars was made significantly easier as they were reinstated as one of Italy's representatives for the Uefa Champions League.
Carlos Ancelotti's side will now be only eight points down on their rivals when the new season kicks off.
The elevation of Fiorentina and Lazio back into Serie A by the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) sports court will come at the price of slightly heavier points penalties.
If Italy's World Cup marksman Luca Toni stays with the Viola he will have to put up with a 19-point difference and playing his first three home games at a neutral venue.
His Roman counterparts are slightly better off with 11 points and two games taken away from the Stadio Olimpico.
The court also confirmed its five-year ban from football for former Juventus chief Luciano Moggi whose conversations with the official in charge of appointing referees were tapped by investigating authorities.