[Jack Sparrow]

The Siena player accused him of fixing the match, which was rejected by the other squad players. Instead he is on the dock for not revealing his knowledge that something wrong was going on.

He infact went for a plea bargain that was rejected. Why would he make a plea bargain if he was squeaky clean?

[amancik]

The Siena player accused him of fixing the match, which was rejected by the other squad players. Instead he is on the dock for not revealing his knowledge that something wrong was going on.

He infact went for a plea bargain that was rejected. Why would he make a plea bargain if he was squeaky clean?

I don't know, perhaps he thinks it's a conspiracy against him and consequently Juventus; trying to distract the rhythm or momentum what he got going on with Juve right now. I'm not trying to defend him or anything, just that you know sounds kinda easy to be prosecuted with just a mere accusation. I mean I don't know the rest of the details of the testimony but in any case we'll find out whether he's guilty or not soon won't we.

[Jack Sparrow]

Well, apparently the plea bargain is done by all and sundry so that the whole thing finished fast. The reason it was rejected is that he apparently didn't really plea guilty ((IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif) ).

So we'll have to see how the process runs out. Agnelli as usual made his 'they hate us' comments and the federation hit back. The media blackout is hilarious though. WTH did the media do?

[amancik]

I say this, but I secretly hope that somehow Conte gets banned, because Juventus will surely be affected. Does that make be bad?

[X-Offender]

Juventus are managed by a bunch of pathetic individuals right now. Even Inter have more class than them.

[X-Offender]

Palazzi asked 3 years and 6 months of ban for Bonucci and a year for Pepe.

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[William405]

Antonio Conte has been handed an initial 10-month ban from the Disciplinary Commission, but Leonardo Bonucci and Simone Pepe are acquitted.

Meanwhile, Lecce and Grosseto have been relegated to Lega Pro for their alleged direct involvement in fixing matches for betting profits.

Conte is alleged to have known about two attempted match fixes during the 2010-11 season when he was in charge of Siena.

His original plea bargain of a three-month suspension and €200,000 fine was rejected by the Commission and he could not agree terms on a new plea bargain, so opted to take it to trial.

Subsequently, the Commission have handed him a 10-month suspension from the game, up to June 9, 2013. This was five months less than the figure prosecutor Stefano Palazzi had suggested and Conte can appeal the ruling on August 20 in front of the Federal Court of Justice.

Conte’s assistant Coach Angelo Alessio has been handed an eight-month ban.

However, it is better news for Juve’s Bonucci and Pepe, as the Commission acquitted them of all charges because of inconsistencies found in the testimonial of Andrea Masiello. The current Atalanta player had alleged Bonucci’s direct involvement and Pepe’s knowledge of the attempted fix of Bari’s May 2010 match against Udinese, with Bonucci initially facing a three-year, six-month suspension and Pepe a one-year ban.

The Commission has also acquitted Udinese, Marco Di Vaio, Salvatore Masiello, Daniele Padelli, Giuseppe Vives and Nicola Belmonte of charges in this case, but Belmonte still faces six months out for charges relating to his alleged involvement in a Cesena-Bari fix.

Elsewhere, Lecce, who were relegated last season on the field in Serie A, have been demoted to the Lega Pro alongside Grosseto. The Salentini will also be given a €30,000 fine and six-point penalty to begin 2012-13 with, and Grosseto a three-point penalty.

Grosseto’s President Piero Camilli and Lecce’s former President Giovanni Semeraro have both been handed five-year bans too, for the belief that they knew about attempted fixes involving their teams.

Bologna have been handed a €30,000 fine and Ancona a €10,000 fine, whilst Novara must begin their Serie B campaign on -2 points.

All those with sentences can launch an appeal in front of the Federal Court of Justice on August 20, six days before the Serie A campaign is due to begin.

There were also numerous plea bargains during the course of the week. Among the clubs are Siena (-6 points and €100,000 fine), Bari (-5 and €80,000), Albinoleffe, Sampdoria, Torino and Varese (all -1 and €30,000) and Portogruaro (€5,000).

Among the players and individuals to take plea bargains are sporting director Angelozzi (four months), Bentivoglio (13 months), Carobbio (six months added to the previous 20 months), Da Costa (three months and €30,000), D’Urbano (five months and 10 days), Esposito (three months and 10 days), Faggiano (four months) and Garlini (nine months added to the previous three years).

Also with plea bargains are Gervasoni (four months added to the previous six years and eight months with proposed lifetime ban), Larrondo (three months, 20 days and €30,000), Andrea Masiello (two years, two months and €30,000), Mutti (four months), Parisi (two years and €10,000), Passoni (six months and 15 days added to the previous 14 months), Poloni (six months added to the previous 12 months), Marco Rossi (20 months and €20,000), Sala (two years), Sanfelice (four months), Savorani (five months and 10 days), Stellini (two years, six months and €50,000).

[han2503]

Too funny to comment on

[kurtsimonw]

Just a shame he was involved with Siena and not Juve. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

[Jack Bauer]

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) Life can be good sometimes.

[Rossoneri7]

Suddenly Juve without a coach, yikes!

[Fillipo Simone]

So will they replace Conte permanently or?

[han2503]

Conte staying at Juve, and from what I read it's just a touchline ban and not a ban from football. Which is just ridiculous considering he was directly involved in match fixing.