Milan and Juventus scandals in Serie A

On May 4, 2006, "Gazzetta dello Sport" suddenly published the contents of the phone calls between Juventus Club General Manager Moggi and the Serie A referee designator in recent years. The main contents of the phone recordings published were In 2004, the call record between Moggi and Paireto, who served as the designated referee of the Serie A for 6 seasons (1999-2005), kicked off the "Phonegate" incident.

On May 8, Football Association Chairman Carraro resigned, followed by Vice Chairman Mazzini, and the four major procuratorates, including Naples, Roma and Turin, began to intervene in the investigation.

On May 11, after the Juventus Board of Directors held its regular meeting for the third quarter of this season, Juventus officials immediately issued a statement announcing the collective resignation of the Juventus Board of Directors. Among the Juventus board of directors who resigned collectively include club chairman Stevens, vice chairman Bettega, chairman Giraudo, general manager Moggi, and Ifil investment group general manager San Albano , Blanc, Bertola, Cerruti, Chiapello, Pininfarina, Prete and Salaco.

On May 12, problematic referee DeSantis was disqualified from officiating at the World Cup. The investigation was fully launched, and it was reported that many teams, including AC Milan and Fiorentina, were suspected of match-fixing, and Buffon was personally involved in the gambling scandal.

On May 14, Serie A came to an end and Juventus successfully defended its title. Moggi announced his retirement from football. Shortly afterwards, Ranese, the chairman of the Italian Referees Committee, also resigned sadly.

On May 16, the Italian Olympic Committee appointed Rossi to temporarily manage the Football Association for six months.

On May 19, Juventus shares were suspended after plummeting 10.19% on the Milan Stock Exchange. On the same day, Papa, the director of the Italian Football Federation's investigation office, and his assistant resigned and left.

On May 20, Inter Milan president Facchetti was exposed for allegedly manipulating referees.

On May 23, after the resignation of Papa, the director of the Italian Football Association’s Investigation Office, Football Association Commissioner Rossi nominated former Milan prosecutor Borelli as the new director of the Italian Football Association’s Investigation Office. This move is considered to increase Big investigation into Italian football scandal. When Borrelli became the deputy director of the Italian Football Association's Investigation Office, he once said that the Italian football scandal will come to a conclusion in three weeks, that is, there will be a result around June 20.

On June 8, Borrelli, director of the Italian Football Association’s Investigation Office, announced that he would hand over the investigation conclusions to the prosecutor within seven days after the investigation into the Italian football scandal entered the third day.

On June 14, Juventus Club officially announced the appointment of Geely as the new chairman of the club, and former presidents Stevens and Boniperti will serve as honorary presidents.

On June 15, Rossi, the new president of the Italian Football Association, stated that a decision on who will face charges will be made around June 22. A formal court hearing on the case will be held around the 27th, and the trial results will be available from July 7th to 9th. FIFA will also decide at that time which teams will be punished.

On June 20, Borrelli, deputy director of the Italian Football Association’s Investigation Office, made it clear that Juventus and AC Milan were primarily responsible for the Italian football scandal that was exposed this time, while Lazio and Fiorentina were The responsibility is relatively light. According to the investigation results, Juventus is basically certain to be relegated to Serie B, and may even be relegated to Serie C or points will be deducted after being relegated to Serie B (rumored - starting from 9 points). At the same time, AC Milan is also likely to be relegated.

On June 22, the Italian Football Association announced the preliminary investigation results of the scandal, in which AC Milan, Juventus, Fiorentina, and Lazio will be sued and asked to be relegated. Juventus's last two league championships will be deprived.

On June 26 or 27, the Italian Football League will hear the case.

From July 7th to 9th, the case will be heard and the results will be announced.

On July 20, the Italian Football Federation will make the final conclusion of the appeal hearing, which means that the trial will have a final outcome.

At the end of July, the Italian Football Association will submit to UEFA the list of teams to participate in the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Cup next season.

On August 28, the 2006/07 new season of Serie A begins

Italian Football Association litigation decision:

At 0:40 a.m. on June 23, Beijing time Around an hour after the Milan Stock Exchange stopped trading for the day, Borelli, deputy director of the Italian Football Association's Investigation Office and director of the Milan Prosecutor's Office, held a press conference and officially read out to the media the list of people and clubs prosecuted by the Italian Football Association for football scandals.

Juventus, AC Milan, Fiorentina and Lazio were sued and asked to be relegated. Juventus became the biggest victim. In addition to being asked to be relegated, they were also deprived of the last two league championships, while AC Milan is expected to escape relegation and may also be penalized 15 points in the new season.

Around June 19th, Beijing time, all investigations into the Italian football scandal by the Italian judicial authorities were concluded. Therefore, Director of the Milan Prosecutor's Office Borelli handed over the 180 pages of investigation results to public prosecutor Palizzi. Immediately afterwards, Palizzi came to the headquarters of the Italian Football Association in Rome with the information. After the two sides exchanged views, the Italian Football Association decided to announce the list of persons and clubs who have been prosecuted after 17:30 pm local time on June 22. Why was it announced only after the Milan Stock Exchange had stopped trading for the day? Because if it is announced before then, it will inevitably cause shocks in the stock market that day. What's interesting is that Juventus' stock price rose rapidly before the announcement.

Due to some reasons, the press conference was held one hour late. At the press conference, the Italian Football Federation announced the list of people and clubs prosecuted for the Italian football scandal. According to reports, four teams, Juventus, AC Milan, Fiorentina and Lazio, have been sued and asked to be relegated, while Juventus will be deprived of its last two league titles. TGCOM stated that perhaps only three clubs, Juventus, Fiorentina and Lazio, may be truly relegated. Among them, Juventus is likely to be relegated to Serie C; while Fiorentina and Lazio are very likely to be relegated to Serie B.

In addition, although AC Milan was asked to be relegated, due to Berlusconi's strong power and Galliani's status in the Italian Football Association, it is unlikely that AC Milan will be relegated. . However, the Rossoneri may be deducted 15 points, which means that AC Milan will start Serie A with -15 points next season. In addition, Juventus, AC Milan and Fiorentina will not qualify for the UEFA Champions League next season, and will be replaced by Roma, Chievo and Palermo. Prosecutor Palizzi said that if convicted, the clubs and individuals charged would receive severe punishment. What's interesting is that when the Italian Football Association announced the list of indictments, many AC Milan fans caused trouble.

The individuals charged include approximately 26 club managers and referees. Six of them will undergo a public trial by the sports court, namely former Juventus general manager Moggi, former Juventus chairman Giraudo, Fiorentina owner Andrea Della Valle, Fiorentina board members Mencucci, former AC Milan manager Meani and Lazio president Lotito. Sources say Moggi is likely to face life in prison.

The hearing date for the public hearing of the Sports Court is set for June 27. It is reported that from July 7th to 9th, the sports court will make a judgment on those involved in the Italian football scandal. On July 20, the Italian Football Federation will make a final judgment, which means that the trial will have a final outcome. At the end of July, the Italian Football Association will submit to UEFA the list of teams to participate in the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Cup next season. On August 28, the 2006-07 new season of Serie A begins. (Sohu Sports: summer)

Attachment: List of 26 people prosecuted

Moggi, Giraudo, Galliani, Miani, the Della Valle brothers, Men Cucci, Lotito, Ferri, Carraro, Mazzini, Llanes, Bergamo, Paireto, Mazzei, Ingagiola, Bertini, DeSantis, East Dalini, Babini, Messina, Paparesta, Rocchi, Rodmonti, Tagliavento, Pulisi