Juventus Football Club faced an initial 15-point penalty in January due to various financial violations related to player valuations. This penalty was imposed following the transfer of Miralem Pjanic to Barcelona and Arthur Melo to Juventus. Several directors, including former president Andrea Agnelli and vice-president Pavel Nedved (who has since been acquitted), received significant football suspensions. However, they had already stepped down from their positions at the club before the punishments were announced.
Although the points were temporarily restored on appeal, the federal court of appeal has now issued a new sentence, deducting ten points from Massimiliano Allegri’s team.
Juventus issued a statement expressing their acknowledgment of the decision made by the FIGC Court of Appeal. They also stated their intention to review the reasons behind the decision and consider the possibility of appealing to the Guarantee Board at CONI. The club and its millions of supporters feel deeply disappointed with the outcome, as the sanctions imposed do not seem to adhere to the principle of proportionality. Juventus highlights that these facts are still subject to evaluation by a judge, despite the club’s commitment to urgency throughout the proceedings.
The latest punishment may result in Juventus missing out on a place in European competitions next season. However, there is still a chance for the Bianconeri to qualify for the Champions League if other results work in their favor.
Massimiliano Allegri’s team can secure a spot in the Europa League by defeating Empoli on Monday. Furthermore, they have an opportunity to surpass AC Milan and claim the fourth and final Champions League spot when they face the Rossoneri on Sunday.
