Simon323says
18-08-2006, 02:35 AM
Reggina will start next with a 15-point deduction in Serie A for their role in the match-fixing scandal.
Prosecutors acting for sporting authorities had requested the club be demoted but instead the Reggio Calabria-based outfit was allowed to stay in the top flight.
However, for a club that traditionally struggles against relegation a 15-point penalty gives them a lot of work to do to avoid the drop next season.
Club president Pasquale 'Lillo' Foti has been banned for two and a half years while the club must also pay a 100,000 euro fine (£68,000). Foti has also been fined 30,000 euros (£20,000).
Meanwhile, Serie B club Arezzo have escaped relegation to Serie C1 but will start next season with a nine-point deduction.
http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=376160&cc=5901
We can presume that they'll have the punishment halved on appeal, but what's important is that, as the article pointed out, the decision knowingly jeopardizes Reggina's top flight chances. I'd argue that it's much harsher than the 15 points (or seven) on the surface.
Prosecutors acting for sporting authorities had requested the club be demoted but instead the Reggio Calabria-based outfit was allowed to stay in the top flight.
However, for a club that traditionally struggles against relegation a 15-point penalty gives them a lot of work to do to avoid the drop next season.
Club president Pasquale 'Lillo' Foti has been banned for two and a half years while the club must also pay a 100,000 euro fine (£68,000). Foti has also been fined 30,000 euros (£20,000).
Meanwhile, Serie B club Arezzo have escaped relegation to Serie C1 but will start next season with a nine-point deduction.
http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=376160&cc=5901
We can presume that they'll have the punishment halved on appeal, but what's important is that, as the article pointed out, the decision knowingly jeopardizes Reggina's top flight chances. I'd argue that it's much harsher than the 15 points (or seven) on the surface.