According to a source familiar with the matter, Juventus (JUVE.MI) is set to present a plea bargain to Italy's soccer authorities on Tuesday regarding a case related to alleged irregularities in the payment of players' salaries. The hearing, which was originally slated for June 15, has been rescheduled and will now take place on Tuesday before a court at the Italian Soccer Federation (FIGC).
In an effort to resolve its ongoing issues with soccer authorities, Juventus, the most successful club in Italian soccer, is reportedly seeking a plea bargain before the conclusion of the current Serie A season. Several Italian newspapers have indicated that the club plans to propose paying a fine and receiving an additional two or three-point deduction in the Serie A championship on top of the 10 points already docked for a separate accounting case.
Juventus would likely place seventh in the Serie A standings, earning a spot in the European Conference League for the upcoming season, if the proposed plea agreement is accepted. However, due to potential sanctions that could be imposed by UEFA, the body that governs European soccer, as a result of a separate inquiry, as revealed by the newspapers, the club may be compelled to lose that position.
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As of Tuesday, Juventus officials were not immediately accessible for comment regarding the ongoing situation. The club has consistently refuted any allegations of misconduct and maintained that its accounting practices adhere to industry standards in the soccer world.
The inquiries conducted by sports authorities were initiated following investigations by criminal prosecutors in Turin, the city where Juventus is headquartered. These investigations pertain to allegations of false accounting. As a result of this case, former Chairman Andrea Agnelli, along with 11 other individuals and the club itself, may face the prospect of standing trial.
