Paratici's 2 1/2-year ban for his part in a false accounting scandal involving former club
“Given FIFA’s unexpected ruling, the sanctions (against Paratici) may now have multi-jurisdictional effect, although they are still related to the FIGC (Italian soccer federation) appeal,"
“In view of FIFA’s decision, Fabio has agreed with the club that he will take an immediate leave of absence pending the outcome of his appeal.”
Paratici's absence is likely to have a significant impact on
Paratici would have been expected to play a key role in identifying and hiring Conte’s successor, with former Bayern Munich coach Julian Nagelsmann among the names linked with the job.
Prosecutors had been investigating since 2021 whether
Juve has appealed against the points penalty to Italy’s highest sports court within the
Stellini held his first news conference since the departure of Conte, his long-standing friend, and insisted
“A bit chaotic, absolutely a bit chaotic," Stellini said, "but we have big shoulders to consider this type of situation. We had an international break and that helped because we have time to think about everything. The club and every one of us have to take a decision and the decision was taken for the best of everyone.
“No, it’s not a club in crisis, absolutely not, because everyone takes the decision for the best and when you take the decision and you follow the process, you are not in crisis."
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