Moggi's reach

Mr. Presentable

I know the soccer forum ain't right, but under investigation for match fixing ex Juventus General Manager has been busier that first thought!

MILAN, May 19 (Rieters) - Magistrates investigations into the soccer
scandal swirling around champions Juventus has revealed that former
director Luciano Moggi reached beyond the game played on the
peninsula. Wire taps have indicated that telephone calls placed by
Moggi also included the "other football" played across the
Atlantic. The unfolding scandal hints that Moggi had influence with
the referees responsible for officiating the Super Bowl game between
the Pittsburgh Steelers and Seattle Seahawks. In question is the
touchdown given when Steelers' quarterback Roethlisberger rolled
left on third down from 1 yard out and was stopped on the play.
Roethlisberger looked to be clearly stuffed before the ball crossed
the plane. The referee who was in position hesitated on the call,
scrambled towards the play and then signaled the TD, which drew the
red flag from Seahawks HC Mike Holmgren to review the play. Lead
referee Bill Leavy had the touchdown stand after saying the replay
was inconclusive.

U.S. prosecutors in Detroit, where the final was played, are
exchanging information with their Italian counterparts. NFL
officials have declined to respond to the allegations. EUFA and
FIFA are looking into whether the Italian mastermind had any role in
football played elsewhere in the world.

:mad: :mad: :mad: I've just been told this is a hoax. Man, I should have known. no more alcy hol for me:mad: :mad: :mad:

Chucky the tree

link?

WhiteWashMan

although, on second thoughts, this probably should be moved to the american football forum...

whiskeyman

nipplenuts wrote:

I know the soccer forum ain't right, but under investigation for match fixing ex Juventus General Manager has been busier that first thought!

MILAN, May 19 (Rieters) - Magistrates investigations into the soccer
scandal swirling around champions Juventus has revealed that former
director Luciano Moggi reached beyond the game played on the
peninsula. Wire taps have indicated that telephone calls placed by
Moggi also included the "other football" played across the
Atlantic. The unfolding scandal hints that Moggi had influence with
the referees responsible for officiating the Super Bowl game between
the Pittsburgh Steelers and Seattle Seahawks. In question is the
touchdown given when Steelers' quarterback Roethlisberger rolled
left on third down from 1 yard out and was stopped on the play.
Roethlisberger looked to be clearly stuffed before the ball crossed
the plane. The referee who was in position hesitated on the call,
scrambled towards the play and then signaled the TD, which drew the
red flag from Seahawks HC Mike Holmgren to review the play. Lead
referee Bill Leavy had the touchdown stand after saying the replay
was inconclusive.

U.S. prosecutors in Detroit, where the final was played, are
exchanging information with their Italian counterparts. NFL
officials have declined to respond to the allegations. EUFA and
FIFA are looking into whether the Italian mastermind had any role in
football played elsewhere in the world.

Did you type all that up or copy and paste?
Just that there's some spelling errors, which appear odd if taken from a source...

Mr. Presentable

It's a copy/paste job. I think it's a translation from Italian, I've asked my source for a link.

Garret

I couldn't find any mention of it on their website

Chucky the tree

Amazed if this was true. A italian fixing the superbowl? WOuld moggi even know what the superbowl is?


Anyway, that TD was legimate enough.

Ronan|Raven

Found this on the independent webby.

according to Mattia Grassani, one of Italy's leading sports lawyers, Juventus faces expulsion from Serie A to Serie C. Speaking to Italian newspaper Il Giornale, he said: "In the event of repeated unlawful actions ... there are various financial penalties and demotion to Serie C. Juventus really does face this."

The lawyer also argued that investors, media companies, the players and fans could all have claims for compensation against Juventus, if its directors are found to have failed in their duty.

The media companies and the players would be able to declare their contracts null and void, meaning Juventus would lose its major assets and source of income without compensation.

The loss of its star players would be highly damaging to any chance of recovery on the field. It is understood that David Trezeguet, Patrick Vieira and Gigi Buffon have already indicated their unwillingness to play in Serie B.

Juventus is the world's fourth-richest club and one of Italy's most popular teams. Outraged fans are reported to be considering "striking" by not renewing their season tickets.

Juventus's shares have lost nearly half their value in the past fortnight.

[the independent may 21st]

Mushy

Happened Genoa, didnt it? They were demoted. Would they still have their Champions League place or would it be given to the next club in the table?

blu_sonic

Ronan|Raven wrote:

Found this on the independent webby.

why?

Ronan|Raven

blu_sonic wrote:

why?