Fabio Paratici launches appeal over ban
Tottenham Hotspur’s managing director of football Fabio Paratici has lodged an appeal over FIFA’s decision to extend his worldwide ban from football. In January, Paratici was given a 30-month ban from carrying out activities within the Italian Football Federation, which formed part of an investigation into alleged financial mismanagement at Juventus which saw 11 other […]
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Tottenham Hotspur’s managing director of football Fabio Paratici has lodged an appeal over FIFA’s decision to extend his worldwide ban from football.
In January, Paratici was given a 30-month ban from carrying out activities within the Italian Football Federation, which formed part of an investigation into alleged financial mismanagement at Juventus which saw 11 other officials banned and the club deducted 15 points.
The 50-year-old has recently taken a leave of absence from his role in north London pending the outcome of the appeal filed after FIFA extended his ban.
Paratici was handed a two-and-a-half-year ban from the game in January and his initial suspension only stopped him from operating in his homeland which was further extended by FIFA.
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“FIFA can only confirm that an appeal has been lodged by Mr Paratici against the decision passed by the Chairperson of the Disciplinary Committee,” a FIFA spokesperson told Reuters.
Paratici’s Appeal hearing against the FIGC sanctions will take place on 19 April 2023.
The Italian was set to lead Spurs’ efforts to identify a replacement for Antonio Conte, who left his role as head coach last month.
The club confirmed in their statement on their official site late last month: “This week – 29 March 2023 – the FIFA Disciplinary Committee announced a decision to extend the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) sanctions, relating to Fabio Paratici, worldwide. This decision was taken in advance of Fabio Paratici’s Appeal hearing against the FIGC sanctions on 19 April 2023, the result of which would then have been considered by additional stakeholders, including the Club.
“Given FIFA’s unexpected ruling the sanctions may now have multi-jurisdictional effect, although they are still related to the FIGC 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.”
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