As long as the decision is made before the draw of the Europa League third round, any team can be replaced. Now, if they say that the third place team cannot participate in Europe, it has to be done before the draw of the Champions League playoff round. At that time, they may decide to offer it to the fourth place team if they haven't already played in Europa League yet. It's really at the discretion of the FIGC. If they suspend a club from European play, it will almost certainly be before the end of the Euros.
wow they want a 1 year ban for players who didnt fix but didnt snitch? do they not know this is italy? we really need to somehow stop with these scandals, i tell ppl i follow calcio and they say they can't watch it is all just mafia. maybe partly true at times, but it is definitely undermining our great football history.
Calcioscommesse Update May 4, 2012 - Latest reports say Prosecutor office in Cremona is likely to send at least 70 referrals (players, mgr/s, agent/s, executive/s, etc.) to FIGC, Federal Prosecutor Palazzi in Rome by May 7-8, 2012. The 1st Trial is likely to be end of May, 2012. - Serie A Clubs likely to be effected in the 1st referrals are: Atalanta, Novara and Siena and maybe Genoa and Lazio. - Antonio Conte (Ex Mgr of Siena) and Siena Chairman are likely to be called to testify by FIGC, Federal Prosecutor Palazzi. Code: * Summary of main points of various Italian media reports. - 75 games in Serie A/B are under investigation by Prosecutor offices in Bari, Cremona and Naples. - # of Clubs u/investigations; Serie A = 11; Serie B = 17 -Clubs that risk point/s deduction are: Atalanta, Bologna, Cesena, Chievo, Genoa, Lazio, Napoli, Novara and Udinese. -Clubs where Executives, Director/s, Coaches are involved face relegation. Lecce and Siena risk point/s deduction to relegation. * Latest reports/rumors say Prosecutor office in Cremona is likely to send at least 70 referrals (players, mgr/s, agent/s, executive/s, etc.) to FIGC, Federal Prosecutor Palazzi in Rome by May 7-8, 2012. The 1st Trial is likely to be end of May, 2012. - Serie A Clubs likely to be effected in the 1st referrals are: Atalanta, Novara and Siena and maybe Genoa and Lazio. * The 2nd Trial from referrals from the Prosecutor Offices in Bari and Naples will be after the Euros in July, 2012. - Serie A clubs that could be effected in the 2nd referrals are: Bologna, Cesena, Chievo, Genoa, Lazio, Lecce, Napoli and Udinese. * FIGC and CONI will likely apply points deduction to 2011/2012 season. - Likely bans for players and illegal bettors by FIGC will be: a) 1 year ban from all football activities for anyone who was asked to fix a game, refused but then failed to report it. b) 2 years ban for anyone who placed the bet but didn't play in the game. c) 5 year ban to player who agreed to fix the game and played in it. -Atalanta risk another -7 points Under investigation are the following games from 2010/2011 season. Atalanta - Piacenza Ascoli - Atalanta Padova - Atalanta * In August 2011 Atlanta were docked -6 points and Doni banned for 3.5 years from all football activities. - Bologna risk -2 points Under investigation is the following game from 2010/2011 season. Bologna - Bari Cesena risk -3 points Under investigation is Marco Rossi and the following game from 2010/2011 season. Cesena - Bari Chievo risk -3 to -6 points Under investigation are Pellissier, Luciano and the following games from 2010/2011 season. Brescia - Chievo Bari - Chievo Inter - Chievo - Genoa risk -2 points Under investigation are Milanetto, Dainelli and the following game from 2010/2011 season. Lazio - Genoa - Lazio risk -7 points and no Europe. Under investigation are Ledsema, Mauri and Brocchi and the following games from 2010/2011 season. Lazio - Genoa Lecce - Lazio - Napoli risk point/s and no Europe Under investigation are the following games from 2009/2010/2011 seasons. Sampdoria - Napoli on May 16, 2010 Napoli - Inter on May 15, 2011 Lecce - Napoli in 2011 * Gianello, the former G.K. of Napoli has stated to the prosecutor office he made attempt on behalf of the bettor/s to fix Sampdoria - Napoli game on May 16, 2010. In the dressing room he asked Paolo Cannavaro and Grava to fix the game, however both refused. * Also, Gianello has admitted to the prosecutor office that it is his voice on the wiretaps that has Ex-Chievo Player Cossato w/conversations with him and the bettors stating 9 to 11 players had agreed to fix the Napoli - Inter game; it was to end in a draw and ensure Inter finish #2, Napoli #3 and Napoli have straight passage to CL. * Mascara is under investigation for the Lecce - Napoli game. - Novara risk points Under investigation are the following games from 2010 Coppa Italia. Chiero - Novara Novara - Cyrene - Udinese risk points and no Europe Under investigation is the following game from 2009/2010 season. Udinese - Bari Chievo - Udinese More details have merged that players involved to fix this game were Parisi, Belmonte, Bonucci, Andrea Masiello and Salvatore Masiello. Also, Pepe was offered a Ferrari but refused, however once he did join Juve for 2010/2011 season he bought a Red Ferrari. * Bonucci denies he was involved or was asked. * Pepe risks 1 yr ban from the game. - Lecce risk -6 points to relegation Under investigation are Covia, Benassi, Rosati, Ferrario, and the Director of football and the following game from 2010/2011 season. Bari - Lecce - Siena risk points and to relegation Under investigation are the following games from 2010/2011 season and then assistant coach Stellini. Siena - Atalanta Ascoli - Siena Ascoli - Siena Siena - Piacenza Siena - Torino Siena - Varese Siena - Sassuolo Novara - Siena Siena - Modena - Siena player Carobbio (now on loan w/Spezia) has stated to the Prosecutor office in Cremona that Antonio Conte knew about fix of Novara 2-2 Siena game. (On April 21, 2012 AC denied he knew). Per Carobbio, bettors Gegic and Ilievski had proposed a draw or draw w/over and players from Siena and Novara agreed to a draw after meeting in Hotel where Siena team was staying in May, 2011. - Other games under investigation are AC Milan - Bari Bari - Chievo Bari - Roma Parma - Bari Napoli - Parma Parma - Napoli -Latest - 1st Mister X (Money Emissary) has been identified by Bari Prosecutor office as Carlo Quarta who delivered €230k @ Hotel Tiziano in Lecce. - 2nd Mr. X is likely overseas and non-Italian. - Also, Masiello 2 friends have now decided to offer full cooperation to Bari's Prosecutor office. - Chief Bari Prosecutor is working on his drossier and likely to work with Prosecutor's Office of Cremona. [url=http://sports.yahoo.com/soccer/news?slug=afp-fbl_ita_betting_ matchfixing_20120409"] "Players phoned me and said: '20,000 (euros) on this result', I did it because I trusted them," he said. "That doesn't happen in England but it does in Italy. The players make an agreement and then bet or sell their information. "Often it's the directors of the clubs themselves who come to an agreement." - sports-yahoo [/url] - Name of referee Roberto Bagalini has been mentioned by players. - Chievo - Udinese game is now u/investigation that put Udinese in CL. - Stellini who was then assistant coach w/Siena is u/investigation. - Slovenian Dino Lalic who was the point man for Bettors known as the Gypsies arrived back in Rome today from Zagreb. He had been a fugitive since December of 2011 when Prosecutor of Cremona had implicated him. If he sings (likely now) more players could be implicated. - Ex Lecce G.K. (now w/Napoli) Antonio Rosati will be questioned on April 23, 2012 by Prosecutor office regarding Last season games of Lecce. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkKpgGgJmgU"] - Calcio Scommesse - In prima pagina ecco il nome di Antonio Conte - YouTube [/url] - TNAS (National Court of Arbitration for Sport) has rejected Signori appeal and confirmed his 5 year ban. - Antonio Conte (Ex Mgr of Siena) and Siena owner are likely to be called to testify by FIGC, Federal Prosecutor Palazzi. . .
Calcioscommesse Update May 6, 2012 - Latest reports say the 1st referrals from Prosecutor office in Cremona are likely to effect games from Lega Pro and Serie B. There could be 50+ referrals (players, mgr/s, agent/s, executive/s) to FIGC, Federal Prosecutor Palazzi in Rome by May 7-8, 2012. The 1st Trial is likely to be end of May, 2012. - Serie A Clubs likely to be effected in the 1st referrals are: Atalanta, Novara and maybe Siena. - Most of referrals from Serie A games for 2009/10 and 2010/11 seasons will likely be part of 2nd referrals and 2nd Trial. Code: * Summary of main points of various Italian media reports. - 75 games in Serie A/B are under investigation by Prosecutor offices in Bari, Cremona and Naples. - # of Clubs u/investigations; Serie A = 11; Serie B = 17 -Clubs that risk point/s deduction are: Atalanta, Bologna, Cesena, Chievo, Genoa, Lazio, Napoli, Novara and Udinese. -Clubs where Executives, Director/s, Coaches are involved face relegation. Lecce and Siena risk point/s deduction to relegation. * 1st referrals from Prosecutor office in Cremona are likely to effect games from Lega Pro and Serie B. There could be 50+ referrals (players, mgr/s, agent/s, executive/s) to FIGC, Federal Prosecutor Palazzi in Rome by May 7-8, 2012. The 1st Trial is likely to be end of May, 2012. - Serie A Clubs likely to be effected in the 1st referrals are: Atalanta, Novara and maybe Siena. * Most of referrals from Serie A games for 2009/10 and 2010/11 seasons will likely be part of 2nd referrals and 2nd Trial. - The 2nd Trial from referrals from the Prosecutor Offices in Bari and Naples will be after the Euros in July, 2012. - Serie A clubs that could be effected in the 2nd referrals are: Bologna, Cesena, Chievo, Genoa, Lazio, Lecce, Napoli and Udinese. * FIGC and CONI will likely apply points deduction to 2011/2012 season. - Likely bans for players and illegal bettors by FIGC will be: a) 1 year ban from all football activities for anyone who was asked to fix a game, refused but then failed to report it. b) 2 years ban for anyone who placed the bet but didn't play in the game. c) 5 year ban to player who agreed to fix the game and played in it. -Atalanta risk another -7 points Under investigation are the following games from 2010/2011 season. Atalanta - Piacenza Ascoli - Atalanta Padova - Atalanta * In August 2011 Atlanta were docked -6 points and Doni banned for 3.5 years from all football activities. - Bologna risk -2 points Under investigation is the following game from 2010/2011 season. Bologna - Bari Cesena risk -3 points Under investigation is Marco Rossi and the following game from 2010/2011 season. Cesena - Bari Chievo risk -3 to -6 points Under investigation are Pellissier, Luciano and the following games from 2010/2011 season. Brescia - Chievo Bari - Chievo Inter - Chievo - Genoa risk -2 points Under investigation are Milanetto, Dainelli and the following game from 2010/2011 season. Lazio - Genoa - Lazio risk -7 points and no Europe. Under investigation are Ledsema, Mauri and Brocchi and the following games from 2010/2011 season. Lazio - Genoa Lecce - Lazio - Napoli risk point/s and no Europe Under investigation are the following games from 2009/2010/2011 seasons. Sampdoria - Napoli on May 16, 2010 Napoli - Inter on May 15, 2011 Lecce - Napoli in 2011 * Gianello, the former G.K. of Napoli has stated to the prosecutor office he made attempt on behalf of the bettor/s to fix Sampdoria - Napoli game on May 16, 2010. In the dressing room he asked Paolo Cannavaro and Grava to fix the game, however both refused. * Also, Gianello has admitted to the prosecutor office that it is his voice on the wiretaps that has Ex-Chievo Player Cossato w/conversations with him and the bettors stating 9 to 11 players had agreed to fix the Napoli - Inter game; it was to end in a draw and ensure Inter finish #2, Napoli #3 and Napoli have straight passage to CL. * Mascara is under investigation for the Lecce - Napoli game. - Novara risk points Under investigation are the following games from 2010 Coppa Italia. Chiero - Novara Novara - Cyrene - Udinese risk points and no Europe Under investigation is the following game from 2009/2010 season. Udinese - Bari Chievo - Udinese More details have merged that players involved to fix this game were Parisi, Belmonte, Bonucci, Andrea Masiello and Salvatore Masiello. Also, Pepe was offered a Ferrari but refused, however once he did join Juve for 2010/2011 season he bought a Red Ferrari. * Bonucci denies he was involved or was asked. * Pepe risks 1 yr ban from the game. - Lecce risk -6 points to relegation Under investigation are Covia, Benassi, Rosati, Ferrario, and the Director of football and the following game from 2010/2011 season. Bari - Lecce - Siena risk points and to relegation Under investigation are the following games from 2010/2011 season and then assistant coach Stellini. Siena - Atalanta Ascoli - Siena Ascoli - Siena Siena - Piacenza Siena - Torino Siena - Varese Siena - Sassuolo Novara - Siena Siena - Modena - Siena player Carobbio (now on loan w/Spezia) has stated to the Prosecutor office in Cremona that Antonio Conte knew about fix of Novara 2-2 Siena game. (On April 21, 2012 AC denied he knew). Per Carobbio, bettors Gegic and Ilievski had proposed a draw or draw w/over and players from Siena and Novara agreed to a draw after meeting in Hotel where Siena team was staying in May, 2011. - Other games under investigation are AC Milan - Bari Bari - Chievo Bari - Roma Parma - Bari Napoli - Parma Parma - Napoli -Latest - 1st Mister X (Money Emissary) has been identified by Bari Prosecutor office as Carlo Quarta who delivered €230k @ Hotel Tiziano in Lecce. - 2nd Mr. X is likely overseas and non-Italian. - Also, Masiello 2 friends have now decided to offer full cooperation to Bari's Prosecutor office. - Chief Bari Prosecutor is working on his drossier and likely to work with Prosecutor's Office of Cremona. [url=http://sports.yahoo.com/soccer/news?slug=afp-fbl_ita_betting_ matchfixing_20120409"] "Players phoned me and said: '20,000 (euros) on this result', I did it because I trusted them," he said. "That doesn't happen in England but it does in Italy. The players make an agreement and then bet or sell their information. "Often it's the directors of the clubs themselves who come to an agreement." - sports-yahoo [/url] - Name of referee Roberto Bagalini has been mentioned by players. - Chievo - Udinese game is now u/investigation that put Udinese in CL. - Stellini who was then assistant coach w/Siena is u/investigation. - Slovenian Dino Lalic who was the point man for Bettors known as the Gypsies arrived back in Rome today from Zagreb. He had been a fugitive since December of 2011 when Prosecutor of Cremona had implicated him. If he sings (likely now) more players could be implicated. - Ex Lecce G.K. (now w/Napoli) Antonio Rosati will be questioned on April 23, 2012 by Prosecutor office regarding Last season games of Lecce. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkKpgGgJmgU"] - Calcio Scommesse - In prima pagina ecco il nome di Antonio Conte - YouTube [/url] - TNAS (National Court of Arbitration for Sport) has rejected Signori appeal and confirmed his 5 year ban. - Antonio Conte (Ex Mgr of Siena) and Siena owner are likely to be called to testify by FIGC, Federal Prosecutor Palazzi. . .
This is such a shame for Serie A. Instead of things getting better they get worse. I know alot of people who USED to be italian football fans but they're not anymore cuz of all these scandals and BS. You cant force the bribers not to do it, but I wish the teams and players would stop it. Its not worth risking your name, and your hard work damaged just to get a call or 1 game going your way. I sure hope all this cracking down actually works and the players get scared from doing it. Now whether they do it cuz they're FORCED to by mafia is something else. That needs to be addressed outside of football and becomes a criminal case. Players should be protected and feel safe not to deal with that stuff.
If Lazio & Napoli get deducted points, that means Roma will get a spot in Europe after all. Laziali & Napoli fans will hate that......
Calcioscommesse Update May 8, 2012 * Referrals from Prosecutor office in Cremona arrived @ FIGC, Federal Prosecutor Palazzi office in Rome on Tuesday May 8, 2012. - The following was reported as breakdown:2 clubs. 33 games; 29 from Serie B, 2 from Tim Cup, 2 from Leg Pro. 52 players 4 Club Executives / Club employees. 3 Coaches/Technical Staff of which 2 are still active. 2 Others. - Serie A Clubs effected in the 1st referrals are: Atalanta, Novara and likely Siena. - Starting May 9, 2012, the witnesses and charged will be notified and called to testify. 1st Trial is likely to be end of May, 2012. - Most of referrals from Serie A games for 2009/11 & 2010/11 seasons will likely be part of 2nd referrals and 2nd Trial. Code: * Summary of main points of various Italian media reports. - 75 games in Serie A/B are under investigation by Prosecutor offices in Bari, Cremona and Naples. - # of Clubs u/investigations; Serie A = 11; Serie B = 17 -Clubs that risk point/s deduction are: Atalanta, Bologna, Cesena, Chievo, Genoa, Lazio, Napoli, Novara and Udinese. -Clubs where Executives, Director/s, Coaches are involved face relegation. Lecce and Siena risk point/s deduction to relegation. * Referrals from Prosecutor office in Cremona arrived @ FIGC, Federal Prosecutor Palazzi office in Rome on Tuesday May 8, 2012. - The following was reported as breakdown: 22 clubs. 33 games; 29 from Serie B, 2 from Tim Cup, 2 from Leg Pro. 52 players 4 Club Executives / Club employees. 3 Coaches/Technical Staff of which 2 are still active. 2 Others. - Serie A Clubs effected in the 1st referrals are: Atalanta, Novara and likely Siena. - Starting May 9, 2012, the witnesses and charged will be notified and called to testify. 1st Trial is likely to be end of May, 2012 * Most of referrals from Serie A games for 2009/10 and 2010/11 seasons will likely be part of 2nd referrals and 2nd Trial. - The 2nd Trial from referrals from the Prosecutor Offices in Bari and Naples will be after the Euros in July, 2012. - Serie A clubs that could be effected in the 2nd referrals are: Bologna, Cesena, Chievo, Genoa, Lazio, Lecce, Napoli and Udinese. * FIGC and CONI will likely apply points deduction to 2011/2012 season. - Likely bans for players and illegal bettors by FIGC will be: a) 1 year ban from all football activities for anyone who was asked to fix a game, refused but then failed to report it. b) 2 years ban for anyone who placed the bet but didn't play in the game. c) 5 year ban to player who agreed to fix the game and played in it. -Atalanta risk another -7 points Under investigation are the following games from 2010/2011 season. Atalanta - Piacenza Ascoli - Atalanta Padova - Atalanta * In August 2011 Atlanta were docked -6 points and Doni banned for 3.5 years from all football activities. - Bologna risk -2 points Under investigation is the following game from 2010/2011 season. Bologna - Bari Cesena risk -3 points Under investigation is Marco Rossi and the following game from 2010/2011 season. Cesena - Bari Chievo risk -3 to -6 points Under investigation are Pellissier, Luciano and the following games from 2010/2011 season. Brescia - Chievo Bari - Chievo Inter - Chievo - Genoa risk -2 points Under investigation are Milanetto, Dainelli and the following game from 2010/2011 season. Lazio - Genoa - Lazio risk -7 points and no Europe. Under investigation are Ledsema, Mauri and Brocchi and the following games from 2010/2011 season. Lazio - Genoa Lecce - Lazio - Napoli risk point/s and no Europe Under investigation are the following games from 2009/2010/2011 seasons. Sampdoria - Napoli on May 16, 2010 Napoli - Inter on May 15, 2011 Lecce - Napoli in 2011 * Gianello, the former G.K. of Napoli has stated to the prosecutor office he made attempt on behalf of the bettor/s to fix Sampdoria - Napoli game on May 16, 2010. In the dressing room he asked Paolo Cannavaro and Grava to fix the game, however both refused. * Also, Gianello has admitted to the prosecutor office that it is his voice on the wiretaps that has Ex-Chievo Player Cossato w/conversations with him and the bettors stating 9 to 11 players had agreed to fix the Napoli - Inter game; it was to end in a draw and ensure Inter finish #2, Napoli #3 and Napoli have straight passage to CL. * Mascara is under investigation for the Lecce - Napoli game. - Novara risk points Under investigation are the following games from 2010 Coppa Italia. Chiero - Novara Novara - Cyrene - Udinese risk points and no Europe Under investigation is the following game from 2009/2010 season. Udinese - Bari Chievo - Udinese More details have merged that players involved to fix this game were Parisi, Belmonte, Bonucci, Andrea Masiello and Salvatore Masiello. Also, Pepe was offered a Ferrari but refused, however once he did join Juve for 2010/2011 season he bought a Red Ferrari. * Bonucci denies he was involved or was asked. * Pepe risks 1 yr ban from the game. - Lecce risk -6 points to relegation Under investigation are Covia, Benassi, Rosati, Ferrario, and the Director of football and the following game from 2010/2011 season. Bari - Lecce - Siena risk points and to relegation Under investigation are the following games from 2010/2011 season and then assistant coach Stellini. Siena - Atalanta Ascoli - Siena Ascoli - Siena Siena - Piacenza Siena - Torino Siena - Varese Siena - Sassuolo Novara - Siena Siena - Modena - Siena player Carobbio (now on loan w/Spezia) has stated to the Prosecutor office in Cremona that Antonio Conte knew about fix of Novara 2-2 Siena game. (On April 21, 2012 AC denied he knew). Per Carobbio, bettors Gegic and Ilievski had proposed a draw or draw w/over and players from Siena and Novara agreed to a draw after meeting in Hotel where Siena team was staying in May, 2011. - Other games under investigation are AC Milan - Bari Bari - Chievo Bari - Roma Parma - Bari Napoli - Parma Parma - Napoli -Latest - 1st Mister X (Money Emissary) has been identified by Bari Prosecutor office as Carlo Quarta who delivered €230k @ Hotel Tiziano in Lecce. - 2nd Mr. X is likely overseas and non-Italian. - Also, Masiello 2 friends have now decided to offer full cooperation to Bari's Prosecutor office. - Chief Bari Prosecutor is working on his drossier and likely to work with Prosecutor's Office of Cremona. [url=http://sports.yahoo.com/soccer/news?slug=afp-fbl_ita_betting_ matchfixing_20120409"] "Players phoned me and said: '20,000 (euros) on this result', I did it because I trusted them," he said. "That doesn't happen in England but it does in Italy. The players make an agreement and then bet or sell their information. "Often it's the directors of the clubs themselves who come to an agreement." - sports-yahoo [/url] - Name of referee Roberto Bagalini has been mentioned by players. - Chievo - Udinese game is now u/investigation that put Udinese in CL. - Stellini who was then assistant coach w/Siena is u/investigation. - Slovenian Dino Lalic who was the point man for Bettors known as the Gypsies arrived back in Rome today from Zagreb. He had been a fugitive since December of 2011 when Prosecutor of Cremona had implicated him. If he sings (likely now) more players could be implicated. - Ex Lecce G.K. (now w/Napoli) Antonio Rosati will be questioned on April 23, 2012 by Prosecutor office regarding Last season games of Lecce. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkKpgGgJmgU"] - Calcio Scommesse - In prima pagina ecco il nome di Antonio Conte - YouTube [/url] - TNAS (National Court of Arbitration for Sport) has rejected Signori appeal and confirmed his 5 year ban. - Antonio Conte (Ex Mgr of Siena) and Siena owner are likely to be called to testify by FIGC, Federal Prosecutor Palazzi. . .
Calcioscommesse Update May 8, 2012 * Referrals from Prosecutor office in Cremona arrived @ FIGC, Federal Prosecutor Palazzi office in Rome on Tuesday May 8, 2012. - The following was reported as breakdown: 22 Clubs. 33 games; 29 from Serie B, 2 from Tim Cup, 2 from Leg Pro. 52 players 4 Club Executives / Club employees. 3 Coaches/Technical Staff of which 2 are still active. 2 Others. - Serie A Clubs effected in the 1st referrals are: Atalanta, Novara and likely Siena. - Starting May 9, 2012, the witnesses and charged will be notified and called to testify. 1st Trial is likely to be end of May, 2012. - Most of referrals from Serie A games for 2009/11 & 2010/11 seasons will likely be part of 2nd referrals and 2nd Trial. Code: * Summary of main points of various Italian media reports. - 75 games in Serie A/B are under investigation by Prosecutor offices in Bari, Cremona and Naples. - # of Clubs u/investigations; Serie A = 11; Serie B = 17 -Clubs that risk point/s deduction are: Atalanta, Bologna, Cesena, Chievo, Genoa, Lazio, Napoli, Novara and Udinese. -Clubs where Executives, Director/s, Coaches are involved face relegation. Lecce and Siena risk point/s deduction to relegation. * Referrals from Prosecutor office in Cremona arrived @ FIGC, Federal Prosecutor Palazzi office in Rome on Tuesday May 8, 2012. - The following was reported as breakdown: 22 clubs. 33 games; 29 from Serie B, 2 from Tim Cup, 2 from Leg Pro. 52 players 4 Club Executives / Club employees. 3 Coaches/Technical Staff of which 2 are still active. 2 Others. - Serie A Clubs effected in the 1st referrals are: Atalanta, Novara and likely Siena. - Starting May 9, 2012, the witnesses and charged will be notified and called to testify. 1st Trial is likely to be end of May, 2012 * Most of referrals from Serie A games for 2009/10 and 2010/11 seasons will likely be part of 2nd referrals and 2nd Trial. - The 2nd Trial from referrals from the Prosecutor Offices in Bari and Naples will be after the Euros in July, 2012. - Serie A clubs that could be effected in the 2nd referrals are: Bologna, Cesena, Chievo, Genoa, Lazio, Lecce, Napoli and Udinese. * FIGC and CONI will likely apply points deduction to 2011/2012 season. - Likely bans for players and illegal bettors by FIGC will be: a) 1 year ban from all football activities for anyone who was asked to fix a game, refused but then failed to report it. b) 2 years ban for anyone who placed the bet but didn't play in the game. c) 5 year ban to player who agreed to fix the game and played in it. -Atalanta risk another -7 points Under investigation are the following games from 2010/2011 season. Atalanta - Piacenza Ascoli - Atalanta Padova - Atalanta * In August 2011 Atlanta were docked -6 points and Doni banned for 3.5 years from all football activities. - Bologna risk -2 points Under investigation is the following game from 2010/2011 season. Bologna - Bari Cesena risk -3 points Under investigation is Marco Rossi and the following game from 2010/2011 season. Cesena - Bari Chievo risk -3 to -6 points Under investigation are Pellissier, Luciano and the following games from 2010/2011 season. Brescia - Chievo Bari - Chievo Inter - Chievo - Genoa risk -2 points Under investigation are Milanetto, Dainelli and the following game from 2010/2011 season. Lazio - Genoa - Lazio risk -7 points and no Europe. Under investigation are Ledsema, Mauri and Brocchi and the following games from 2010/2011 season. Lazio - Genoa Lecce - Lazio - Napoli risk point/s and no Europe Under investigation are the following games from 2009/2010/2011 seasons. Sampdoria - Napoli on May 16, 2010 Napoli - Inter on May 15, 2011 Lecce - Napoli in 2011 * Gianello, the former G.K. of Napoli has stated to the prosecutor office he made attempt on behalf of the bettor/s to fix Sampdoria - Napoli game on May 16, 2010. In the dressing room he asked Paolo Cannavaro and Grava to fix the game, however both refused. * Also, Gianello has admitted to the prosecutor office that it is his voice on the wiretaps that has Ex-Chievo Player Cossato w/conversations with him and the bettors stating 9 to 11 players had agreed to fix the Napoli - Inter game; it was to end in a draw and ensure Inter finish #2, Napoli #3 and Napoli have straight passage to CL. * Mascara is under investigation for the Lecce - Napoli game. - Novara risk points Under investigation are the following games from 2010 Coppa Italia. Chiero - Novara Novara - Cyrene - Udinese risk points and no Europe Under investigation is the following game from 2009/2010 season. Udinese - Bari Chievo - Udinese More details have merged that players involved to fix this game were Parisi, Belmonte, Bonucci, Andrea Masiello and Salvatore Masiello. Also, Pepe was offered a Ferrari but refused, however once he did join Juve for 2010/2011 season he bought a Red Ferrari. * Bonucci denies he was involved or was asked. * Pepe risks 1 yr ban from the game. - Lecce risk -6 points to relegation Under investigation are Covia, Benassi, Rosati, Ferrario, and the Director of football and the following game from 2010/2011 season. Bari - Lecce - Siena risk points and to relegation Under investigation are the following games from 2010/2011 season and then assistant coach Stellini. Siena - Atalanta Ascoli - Siena Ascoli - Siena Siena - Piacenza Siena - Torino Siena - Varese Siena - Sassuolo Novara - Siena Siena - Modena - Siena player Carobbio (now on loan w/Spezia) has stated to the Prosecutor office in Cremona that Antonio Conte knew about fix of Novara 2-2 Siena game. (On April 21, 2012 AC denied he knew). Per Carobbio, bettors Gegic and Ilievski had proposed a draw or draw w/over and players from Siena and Novara agreed to a draw after meeting in Hotel where Siena team was staying in May, 2011. - Other games under investigation are AC Milan - Bari Bari - Chievo Bari - Roma Parma - Bari Napoli - Parma Parma - Napoli -Latest - 1st Mister X (Money Emissary) has been identified by Bari Prosecutor office as Carlo Quarta who delivered €230k @ Hotel Tiziano in Lecce. - 2nd Mr. X is likely overseas and non-Italian. - Also, Masiello 2 friends have now decided to offer full cooperation to Bari's Prosecutor office. - Chief Bari Prosecutor is working on his drossier and likely to work with Prosecutor's Office of Cremona. [url=http://sports.yahoo.com/soccer/news?slug=afp-fbl_ita_betting_ matchfixing_20120409"] "Players phoned me and said: '20,000 (euros) on this result', I did it because I trusted them," he said. "That doesn't happen in England but it does in Italy. The players make an agreement and then bet or sell their information. "Often it's the directors of the clubs themselves who come to an agreement." - sports-yahoo [/url] - Name of referee Roberto Bagalini has been mentioned by players. - Chievo - Udinese game is now u/investigation that put Udinese in CL. - Stellini who was then assistant coach w/Siena is u/investigation. - Slovenian Dino Lalic who was the point man for Bettors known as the Gypsies arrived back in Rome today from Zagreb. He had been a fugitive since December of 2011 when Prosecutor of Cremona had implicated him. If he sings (likely now) more players could be implicated. - Ex Lecce G.K. (now w/Napoli) Antonio Rosati will be questioned on April 23, 2012 by Prosecutor office regarding Last season games of Lecce. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkKpgGgJmgU"] - Calcio Scommesse - In prima pagina ecco il nome di Antonio Conte - YouTube [/url] - TNAS (National Court of Arbitration for Sport) has rejected Signori appeal and confirmed his 5 year ban. - Antonio Conte (Ex Mgr of Siena) and Siena owner are likely to be called to testify by FIGC, Federal Prosecutor Palazzi. . .
Calcioscommesse Update May 9, 2012 - It seems after all is said and done, Inter will make CL and Roma EL. Lazio, Napoli and Udinese risk point/s deduction = No Europe. - Referrals from Serie A games for 2009/11 & 2010/11 seasons will be part of 2nd referrals from investigation by Prosecutor offices in Bari and Naples. - Serie A clubs likely to part of 2nd referrals are: Chievo, Genoa, Lazio, Lecce, Napoli, Udinese and possibly Bologna and Cesena, - 2nd Trial is likely to be in July and finish before August 2, 2012. (3rd qualifying round of EL) - On May 9, 2012, the witnesses and charged were notified and FIGC send the referrals to the Disciplinary Commission. - 1st Trial is likely to be end of May, 2012 and finish before Euros. Code: * Summary of main points of various Italian media reports. - 75 games in Serie A/B are under investigation by Prosecutor offices in Bari, Cremona and Naples. - # of Clubs u/investigations; Serie A = 11; Serie B = 17 -Clubs that risk point/s deduction are: Atalanta, Bologna, Cesena, Chievo, Genoa, Lazio, Napoli, Novara and Udinese. -Clubs where Executives, Director/s, Coaches are involved face relegation. Lecce and Siena risk point/s deduction to relegation. - It seems after all is said and done, Inter will make CL and Roma EL. Lazio, Napoli and Udinese risk point/s deduction = No Europe. * Referrals from Prosecutor office in Cremona arrived @ FIGC, Federal Prosecutor Palazzi office in Rome on Tuesday May 8, 2012. - The following was reported as breakdown of referrals: 22 clubs. 33 games; 29 from Serie B, 2 from Tim Cup, 2 from Leg Pro. 52 Active players and 2 former players. 4 Club Executives / Club employees. 3 Coaches/Technical Staff of which 2 are still active. - Serie A Clubs effected in the 1st referrals are: Atalanta, Novara and Siena. - On May 9, 2012, the witnesses and charged were notified and FIGC send the referrals to the Disciplinary Commission. - 1st Trial is likely to be end of May, 2012 and finish before Euros. * Referrals from Serie A games for 2009/11 & 2010/11 seasons will be part of 2nd referrals from investigation by Prosecutor offices in Bari and Naples. - Serie A clubs likely to part of 2nd referrals are: Chievo, Genoa, Lazio, Lecce, Napoli, Udinese and possibly Bologna and Cesena, - 2nd Trial is likely to be in July and finish before August 2, 2012. (3rd qualifying round of EL) * FIGC and CONI will likely apply points deduction to 2011/2012 season. - Likely bans for players and illegal bettors by FIGC will be: a) 1 year ban from all football activities for anyone who was asked to fix a game, refused but then failed to report it. b) 2 years ban for anyone who placed the bet but didn't play in the game. c) 5 year ban to player who agreed to fix the game and played in it. -Atalanta risk another -7 points Under investigation are the following games from 2010/2011 season. Atalanta - Piacenza Ascoli - Atalanta Padova - Atalanta * In August 2011 Atlanta were docked -6 points and Doni banned for 3.5 years from all football activities. - Bologna risk -2 points Under investigation is the following game from 2010/2011 season. Bologna - Bari Cesena risk -3 points Under investigation is Marco Rossi and the following game from 2010/2011 season. Cesena - Bari Chievo risk -3 to -6 points Under investigation are Pellissier, Luciano and the following games from 2010/2011 season. Brescia - Chievo Bari - Chievo Inter - Chievo - Genoa risk -2 points Under investigation are Milanetto, Dainelli and the following game from 2010/2011 season. Lazio - Genoa - Lazio risk -7 points and no Europe. Under investigation are Ledsema, Mauri and Brocchi and the following games from 2010/2011 season. Lazio - Genoa Lecce - Lazio - Napoli risk point/s and no Europe Under investigation are the following games from 2009/2010/2011 seasons. Sampdoria - Napoli on May 16, 2010 Napoli - Inter on May 15, 2011 Lecce - Napoli in 2011 * Gianello, the former G.K. of Napoli has stated to the prosecutor office he made attempt on behalf of the bettor/s to fix Sampdoria - Napoli game on May 16, 2010. In the dressing room he asked Paolo Cannavaro and Grava to fix the game, however both refused. * Also, Gianello has admitted to the prosecutor office that it is his voice on the wiretaps that has Ex-Chievo Player Cossato w/conversations with him and the bettors stating 9 to 11 players had agreed to fix the Napoli - Inter game; it was to end in a draw and ensure Inter finish #2, Napoli #3 and Napoli have straight passage to CL. * Mascara is under investigation for the Lecce - Napoli game. - Novara risk points Under investigation are the following games from 2010 Coppa Italia. Chiero - Novara Novara - Cyrene - Udinese risk points and no Europe Under investigation is the following game from 2009/2010 season. Udinese - Bari Chievo - Udinese More details have merged that players involved to fix this game were Parisi, Belmonte, Bonucci, Andrea Masiello and Salvatore Masiello. Also, Pepe was offered a Ferrari but refused, however once he did join Juve for 2010/2011 season he bought a Red Ferrari. * Bonucci denies he was involved or was asked. * Pepe risks 1 yr ban from the game. - Lecce risk -6 points to relegation Under investigation are Covia, Benassi, Rosati, Ferrario, and the Director of football and the following game from 2010/2011 season. Bari - Lecce - Siena risk points and to relegation Under investigation are the following games from 2010/2011 season and then assistant coach Stellini. Siena - Atalanta Ascoli - Siena Ascoli - Siena Siena - Piacenza Siena - Torino Siena - Varese Siena - Sassuolo Novara - Siena Siena - Modena - Siena player Carobbio (now on loan w/Spezia) has stated to the Prosecutor office in Cremona that Antonio Conte knew about fix of Novara 2-2 Siena game. (On April 21, 2012 AC denied he knew). Per Carobbio, bettors Gegic and Ilievski had proposed a draw or draw w/over and players from Siena and Novara agreed to a draw after meeting in Hotel where Siena team was staying in May, 2011. - Other games under investigation are AC Milan - Bari Bari - Chievo Bari - Roma Parma - Bari Napoli - Parma Parma - Napoli -Latest - 1st Mister X (Money Emissary) has been identified by Bari Prosecutor office as Carlo Quarta who delivered €230k @ Hotel Tiziano in Lecce. - 2nd Mr. X is likely overseas and non-Italian. - Also, Masiello 2 friends have now decided to offer full cooperation to Bari's Prosecutor office. - Chief Bari Prosecutor is working on his drossier and likely to work with Prosecutor's Office of Cremona. [url=http://sports.yahoo.com/soccer/news?slug=afp-fbl_ita_betting_ matchfixing_20120409"] "Players phoned me and said: '20,000 (euros) on this result', I did it because I trusted them," he said. "That doesn't happen in England but it does in Italy. The players make an agreement and then bet or sell their information. "Often it's the directors of the clubs themselves who come to an agreement." - sports-yahoo [/url] - Name of referee Roberto Bagalini has been mentioned by players. - Chievo - Udinese game is now u/investigation that put Udinese in CL. - Stellini who was then assistant coach w/Siena is u/investigation. - Slovenian Dino Lalic who was the point man for Bettors known as the Gypsies arrived back in Rome today from Zagreb. He had been a fugitive since December of 2011 when Prosecutor of Cremona had implicated him. If he sings (likely now) more players could be implicated. - Ex Lecce G.K. (now w/Napoli) Antonio Rosati will be questioned on April 23, 2012 by Prosecutor office regarding Last season games of Lecce. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkKpgGgJmgU"] - Calcio Scommesse - In prima pagina ecco il nome di Antonio Conte - YouTube [/url] - TNAS (National Court of Arbitration for Sport) has rejected Signori appeal and confirmed his 5 year ban. - Antonio Conte (Ex Mgr of Siena) and Siena owner are likely to be called to testify by FIGC, Federal Prosecutor Palazzi. . .
So, can we expect that the Europa League teams would then become Roma, Parma, and Catania? Italy has 3 Europa League spots. If Lazio, Napoli, and Udinese fall because of this, Bologna wouldn't be able to play in Europe neither, and that leaves Roma, Parma, and Catania. This whole thing is nuts. It better not be swept under the rug. I'd honestly rather see all of these teams relegated for fixing matches, but I can't understand why that would never happen. You're putting the game in disrepute and you're making your league look horrible and crooked.
Well, what's better: Leaving Udinese in there despite them fixing matches, or putting in Inter who weren't suspected of fixing matches (at least last year, anyway)? As much as I hate them, if they haven't done anything wrong (last year), then they should be admitted. I need to take a bath for saying that.
I'd rather have neither in there. I don't trust Inter and it wouldn't surprise me if they were found to be doing the same thing. The truth finally came out regarding Farceopoli. Inter was the worst violator, but oops there's a statute of limitations. What B.S.
Calcioscommesse Update May 9, 2012 - It’s reported once Bari Ultras figured out that players were fixing games they too got into the act. On May 10, 2012 Three Bari Ultra leaders were arrested on suspicion of forcing Bari players to lose the following games. Bari 1-2 Chievo Cesena 1-0 Bari Bari 0-1 Sampdoria - It’s also reported few Bari players were slapped by the Ultras in dressing room and rest were warned. Moreover, ex-Bari players Gillet and Marco Rossi said they refused to follow the Ultra Leaders orders, but Bari did lose the 3 games. Also, alleged by Carella (friend of Masiello) is Masiello meet with Samp players including Palombo in Hotel prior to Bari 0-1 Samp game. Code: * Summary of main points of various Italian media reports. - 75 games in Serie A/B are under investigation by Prosecutor offices in Bari, Cremona and Naples. - # of Clubs u/investigations; Serie A = 11; Serie B = 17 -Clubs that risk point/s deduction are: Atalanta, Bologna, Cesena, Chievo, Genoa, Lazio, Napoli, Novara and Udinese. -Clubs where Executives, Director/s, Coaches are involved face relegation. Lecce and Siena risk point/s deduction to relegation. - It seems after all is said and done, Inter will make CL and Roma EL. Lazio, Napoli and Udinese risk point/s deduction = No Europe. * Referrals from Prosecutor office in Cremona arrived @ FIGC, Federal Prosecutor Palazzi office in Rome on Tuesday May 8, 2012. - The following was reported as breakdown of referrals: 22 clubs. 33 games; 29 from Serie B, 2 from Tim Cup, 2 from Leg Pro. 52 Active players and 2 former players. 4 Club Executives / Club employees. 3 Coaches/Technical Staff of which 2 are still active. - Serie A Clubs effected in the 1st referrals are: Atalanta, Novara and Siena. - On May 9, 2012, the witnesses and charged were notified and FIGC send the referrals to the Disciplinary Commission. - 1st Trial is likely to be end of May, 2012 and finish before Euros. * Referrals from Serie A games for 2009/11 & 2010/11 seasons will be part of 2nd referrals from investigation by Prosecutor offices in Bari and Naples. - Serie A clubs likely to part of 2nd referrals are: Chievo, Genoa, Lazio, Lecce, Napoli, Udinese and possibly Bologna and Cesena, - 2nd Trial is likely to be in July and finish before August 2, 2012. (3rd qualifying round of EL) * FIGC and CONI will likely apply points deduction to 2011/2012 season. - Likely bans for players and illegal bettors by FIGC will be: a) 1 year ban from all football activities for anyone who was asked to fix a game, refused but then failed to report it. b) 2 years ban for anyone who placed the bet but didn't play in the game. c) 5 year ban to player who agreed to fix the game and played in it. -Atalanta risk another -7 points Under investigation are the following games from 2010/2011 season. Atalanta - Piacenza Ascoli - Atalanta Padova - Atalanta * In August 2011 Atlanta were docked -6 points and Doni banned for 3.5 years from all football activities. - Bologna risk -2 points Under investigation is the following game from 2010/2011 season. Bologna - Bari Cesena risk -3 points Under investigation is Marco Rossi and the following game from 2010/2011 season. Cesena - Bari Chievo risk -3 to -6 points Under investigation are Pellissier, Luciano and the following games from 2010/2011 season. Brescia - Chievo Bari - Chievo Inter - Chievo - Genoa risk -2 points Under investigation are Milanetto, Dainelli and the following game from 2010/2011 season. Lazio - Genoa - Lazio risk -7 points and no Europe. Under investigation are Ledsema, Mauri and Brocchi and the following games from 2010/2011 season. Lazio - Genoa Lecce - Lazio - Napoli risk point/s and no Europe Under investigation are the following games from 2009/2010/2011 seasons. Sampdoria - Napoli on May 16, 2010 Napoli - Inter on May 15, 2011 Lecce - Napoli in 2011 * Gianello, the former G.K. of Napoli has stated to the prosecutor office he made attempt on behalf of the bettor/s to fix Sampdoria - Napoli game on May 16, 2010. In the dressing room he asked Paolo Cannavaro and Grava to fix the game, however both refused. * Also, Gianello has admitted to the prosecutor office that it is his voice on the wiretaps that has Ex-Chievo Player Cossato w/conversations with him and the bettors stating 9 to 11 players had agreed to fix the Napoli - Inter game; it was to end in a draw and ensure Inter finish #2, Napoli #3 and Napoli have straight passage to CL. * Mascara is under investigation for the Lecce - Napoli game. - Novara risk points Under investigation are the following games from 2010 Coppa Italia. Chiero - Novara Novara - Cyrene - Udinese risk points and no Europe Under investigation is the following game from 2009/2010 season. Udinese - Bari Chievo - Udinese More details have merged that players involved to fix this game were Parisi, Belmonte, Bonucci, Andrea Masiello and Salvatore Masiello. Also, Pepe was offered a Ferrari but refused, however once he did join Juve for 2010/2011 season he bought a Red Ferrari. * Bonucci denies he was involved or was asked. * Pepe risks 1 yr ban from the game. - Lecce risk -6 points to relegation Under investigation are Covia, Benassi, Rosati, Ferrario, and the Director of football and the following game from 2010/2011 season. Bari - Lecce - Siena risk points and to relegation Under investigation are the following games from 2010/2011 season and then assistant coach Stellini. Siena - Atalanta Ascoli - Siena Ascoli - Siena Siena - Piacenza Siena - Torino Siena - Varese Siena - Sassuolo Novara - Siena Siena - Modena - Siena player Carobbio (now on loan w/Spezia) has stated to the Prosecutor office in Cremona that Antonio Conte knew about fix of Novara 2-2 Siena game. (On April 21, 2012 AC denied he knew). Per Carobbio, bettors Gegic and Ilievski had proposed a draw or draw w/over and players from Siena and Novara agreed to a draw after meeting in Hotel where Siena team was staying in May, 2011. - Other games under investigation are AC Milan - Bari Bari - Chievo Bari - Roma Parma - Bari Napoli - Parma Parma - Napoli -Latest - 1st Mister X (Money Emissary) has been identified by Bari Prosecutor office as Carlo Quarta who delivered €230k @ Hotel Tiziano in Lecce. - 2nd Mr. X is likely overseas and non-Italian. - Also, Masiello 2 friends have now decided to offer full cooperation to Bari's Prosecutor office. - Chief Bari Prosecutor is working on his drossier and likely to work with Prosecutor's Office of Cremona. [url=http://sports.yahoo.com/soccer/news?slug=afp-fbl_ita_betting_ matchfixing_20120409"] "Players phoned me and said: '20,000 (euros) on this result', I did it because I trusted them," he said. "That doesn't happen in England but it does in Italy. The players make an agreement and then bet or sell their information. "Often it's the directors of the clubs themselves who come to an agreement." - sports-yahoo [/url] - Name of referee Roberto Bagalini has been mentioned by players. - Chievo - Udinese game is now u/investigation that put Udinese in CL. - Stellini who was then assistant coach w/Siena is u/investigation. - Slovenian Dino Lalic who was the point man for Bettors known as the Gypsies arrived back in Rome today from Zagreb. He had been a fugitive since December of 2011 when Prosecutor of Cremona had implicated him. If he sings (likely now) more players could be implicated. - Ex Lecce G.K. (now w/Napoli) Antonio Rosati will be questioned on April 23, 2012 by Prosecutor office regarding Last season games of Lecce. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkKpgGgJmgU"] - Calcio Scommesse - In prima pagina ecco il nome di Antonio Conte - YouTube [/url] - TNAS (National Court of Arbitration for Sport) has rejected Signori appeal and confirmed his 5 year ban. - Antonio Conte (Ex Mgr of Siena) and Siena owner are likely to be called to testify by FIGC, Federal Prosecutor Palazzi. - It’s reported once Bari Ultras figured out that players were fixing games they too got into the act. On May 10, 2012 Three Bari Ultra leaders were arrested on suspicion of forcing Bari players to lose the following games. Bari 1-2 Chievo Cesena 1-0 Bari Bari 0-1 Sampdoria - It’s also reported few Bari players were slapped by the Ultras in dressing room and rest were warned. Moreover, ex-Bari players Gillet and Marco Rossi said they refused to follow the Ultra Leaders orders, but Bari did lose the 3 games. Also, alleged by Carella (friend of Masiello) is Masiello meet with Samp players including Palombo in Hotel prior to Bari 0-1 Samp game. . .
Disgusting and disgraceful. Also, I don't believe Gillet for one second. In many of the videos of potential fixes that I've seen, he's looked the most guilty. Also, you can't fix a scoreline unless your goalie goes for it. They all should be banned from the game and thrown in prison. Every last one of these filthy scum.
As usual, few facts come out and yet, the papers already figure out the sentences. Are the clubs involved or the players? If it is players, then they should be punished. If it is management, then the club.
The club employs the players who fix games. The clubs should be punished. Match-fixing is not something that should be taken lightly. Italian football is widely considered to be a joke as it is. This scandal is like throwing fuel onto an already out-of-control fire. When Farsopoli happened, everyone was screaming "Match-fixing! Relegation!" Now, though, that more than 20 teams are involved, no one is saying anything. There's no shouting. There should be. This is rotting the Italian game from the inside. Stands need to be taken, and clubs need to be punished for the actions of their players. When fans hold up a derogatory sign in the stadium, who pays? The clubs do. The clubs will pay for the actions of the fans, but not for their players? That's a joke. If you're found to have been fixing matches, then you should be relegated two levels IMMEDIATELY. It's been taken too lightly for too long. You want to have players that fix matches for bettors? Then you pay the ultimate price. This has gone on long enough. Arrests aren't enough to deter these actions. Punish the clubs as harshly as possible, and, believe me, this whole nonsense will end. Unless, of course, you like watching matches with 2/3 empty stadiums because the people refuse to believe what they're watching.
I say punish those who violated the law. No need for collateral damage. Punishing clubs will not deter players. Nor will it deter those in the betting rings. Punishing players may make others think twice before taking bribes.
No it won't. Punishing the clubs will put tremendous pressure on the clubs themselves to keep their employees/players in line. You don't think a club wouldn't think twice about taking on a player who has been rumored to fix matches, or was involved in some way in a fixing scandal? Does a club really want to take that risk? Clubs like Bari should be shitting themselves after all the fixing they've done, but only the players will take the fall. The club itself will see a points penalty, and that's it. How is that a punishment? Leniency is why this stuff keeps happening. Juve was relegated in 2006. Why? Because there was a belief that matches were being fixed. Whether it's by a player or an executive with the club, what's the difference? They're both employed by the club. Juve, allegedly, took the fall for the actions of Luciano Moggi. Why shouldn't Bari take the fall for the actions of their players? You cut the head off of one, and another grows back. You kill it at the heart, and it stops beating. Clubs will NOT stand for match fixing if they're the ones being punished for the actions of their players. It'll clean up real fast. Unless, of course, the clubs themselves are in on the fixing, too, then they deserve their fates.
If the regulation of juve didnt put fear into owners and put the idea "no club is safe" nothing will... Go after the betters once they got the players there isnt much you can do about it. Kill the snake not the pray...
But if the club knows nothing of the players' actions, why should they be punished? What background check does a club make to ensure the player will not take a bribe? In these cases, did the club benefit by the result? From what I can tell, these have been independent actions of players looking to make some money. Punish those who took part.
If you go down TWO divisions, you'll think twice. I'm sure Di Laurentiis would be really happy having to go back down to Serie C1 because of the actions of a few of his players. Don't relegate one. Relegate them ALL, and if you're only left with 6 honest teams, then you've done the right thing to rid your league of the problem. The biggest problem with this is image. Matches are fixed in England, but no one ever blinks an eye because they control image well. Same thing with Germany. Italians just have a reputation for being corrupt. It doesn't mean that it's right or it's true, but that's the rep Italy carries. You want to change your rep, then you need to do something extremely drastic. Say, "We've had enough, and each of these clubs will pay the ultimate price for the actions of their players." Of course, that will never happen, but it NEEDS to happen, and happen now because this is just the beginning. We can look forward to match fixing scandals every two years from here on out.