Milan and Juventus charged over match-fixing

[nöyd]

Italian giants AC Milan and Juventus are among four teams charged by Italian football federation prosecutor Stefano Palazzi for their alleged part in match-fixing. Those clubs, along with Lazio and Fiorentina, will go on trial in Rome next week on charges of sporting fraud.
They face possible relegation if convicted.


"Stefano Palazzi has announced 30 people or clubs, including Juventus, AC Milan, Lazio and Fiorentina for violations of articles 1 and/or 6 of the sporting code of ethics," the federation announced in a statement.
The announcement was made after the closure of the Milan stock market where three of the four clubs are listed.
Italy's national team qualified for the last 16 of the World Cup after beating the Czech Republic 2-0 in Hamburg this morning.
Thirteen members of the national squad play for the four clubs involved.
-AFP
Source: AFP

The sh*t definitely looks like hitting the fan there :shock:

 

[Matt23]

Former Juventus & Italian defender, Gianluca Pessotto is in hospital after a suspected suicide attempt

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/5121324.stm

 

[marshall stalin]

How could match fixing not involve the players though??- Soviet Ukraine should be in the semi finals

 

[Fin077]

If it so happens that these four or five clubs are relegated to Serie B (or Serie C), would those teams who just missed promotion this past season be admitted to Serie A?

If that's the case then Mantova, Modena, Cesena, Arezzo and Bologna would be taking part in Serie A!

Anyone know if this is how it would work?

 

[Mad Dogg]

I'm guessing the teams that got relegated would be bought back up first, and then if there are still positions vacant then the teams who missed promotion will come up.

If I remember correctly, Palazzi wants Juve relegated to Serie C with a 6 point loss, Milan to Serie B with a 3 point loss, and Lazio and Fiorentina to Serie B with a 15 point loss.

 

[Razor]

How could match fixing not involve the players though??-

I think it's mainly about clubs getting certain referees appointed to specific matches.

 

[Fin077]

I'm guessing the teams that got relegated would be bought back up first, and then if there are still positions vacant then the teams who missed promotion will come up.

Yeah, true. Good point....Guess that means my Bologna will have to wait 'til next season! ;-)

 

[Fin077]

Found this article on Sport Illustrated's site...

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/soccer/07/05/bc.eu.spt.soc.italyscan.ap/index.html

Interesting....

 

[NK Arsenal]

What can you say, they are Italians.

 

[NK Arsenal]

Soviet Ukraine should be in the semi finals

shut up with all ur soviet crap its bloody annoying! And it would have to be a play-off between Australia and Ukraine. Australia would win easily.

Shut the f**k up already!:x

 

[marshall stalin]

shut up with all ur soviet crap its bloody annoying! And it would have to be a play-off between Australia and Ukraine. Australia would win easily.

Shut the f**k up already!:x

In your dreams as Soviet Ukraine is far superior to the Australian side and would win - Da!!!!!!!

 

[MrSharky]

Juventus manager Fabio Capello has already jumped ship and has signed with Real Madrid for the next 3 years. This is before the verdict has even been read out.

Capello at Real Madrid is interesting I guess. The last thing I want is a defensive manager (even though our defence definitely needs suring up). I've also heard he isn't a fan of flair - a typical Madrid trait - which may spell bad signs for Robinho and potential signing C.Ronaldo.

Time will tell I guess...

 

[t-ba]

In your dreams as Soviet Ukraine is far superior to the Australian side and would win - Da!!!!!!!

Soviet Ukraine is dead. Russian Influence in the Ukraine is dying in the arse...your busted hump of a country will be reduced to a rump state west of the Urals when China decides it can take the US on...

 

[Fin077]

What do all these posts regarding the Ukraine - or whatever - have to do with the thread subject??....NOTHING....Take it somewhere else please?

As for sly comments about Italians....Keep it to yourself. Thanks.

 

[NK Arsenal]

Well it's no secret that Italian Football is corrupt. Sorry if it offends you.

 

[hybrid_tiger]

Awww, another crybaby.

Gawd, they seem to be everywhere at the moment. Why is this?

 

[Eddie.]

Disgraceful Stuff.

Thnak God for the National Side, because the Domestic League's credibility is at an all time low.