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Betting scandal hits calcio - updated Tuesday 11 May, 2004
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Twelve Italian clubs are to be probed by anti-Mafia police into alleged links between gambling and organised crime.
News of the investigation broke this morning when a Naples based anti-Mafia unit visited the headquarters of Siena.
The Tuscan outfit insisted that they were victims in the whole affair, while revealing that another 11 Italian clubs were connected in the investigation.
"We are very calm about the situation," stated director general Walter Scapigliati. "That is because we are the victims in this case."
The club also issued a statement which helped to fully outline what had actually occurred today.
"Police have opened an investigation regarding gambling and organised crime, one which may involve a number of players," it read. "Twelve clubs are involved on a national scale."
The identity of the other clubs have since been revealed, with three other Serie A sides being mentioned.
They are Chievo, Lecce and Reggina. The Serie B and C outfits named are Piacenza, Ascoli, Lumezzane, Sassari, Taranto, Catanzaro, Crotone and Fermana.
Unconfirmed reports allege that some of this season’s games could have been affected, with the aid of some players, after a string of suspicious internet bets.
It was alleged that as many as 20 players could be involved and five have already been named as part of the investigation.
It’s been reported that Siena’s Roberto D'Aversa, Generoso Rossi – who has now left the club - and Nicola Ventola are helping police with their enquiries.
Grosseto player Salvatore Ambrosino and former Juve Stabia player Vincenzo Onorato are doing the same.
Eight other people are also aiding the authorities. No charges have been made against any clubs or individuals and the investigation continues.
Lecce President Quirico Semeraro said: "The police arrived and asked for documents which we have given them. We have nothing to do with this."
Reggina chief Lillo Foti added: "They can do all the checks that they want. We are as calm as Siena are."
Betting scandal hits calcio - updated Tuesday 11 May, 2004
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Twelve Italian clubs are to be probed by anti-Mafia police into alleged links between gambling and organised crime.
News of the investigation broke this morning when a Naples based anti-Mafia unit visited the headquarters of Siena.
The Tuscan outfit insisted that they were victims in the whole affair, while revealing that another 11 Italian clubs were connected in the investigation.
"We are very calm about the situation," stated director general Walter Scapigliati. "That is because we are the victims in this case."
The club also issued a statement which helped to fully outline what had actually occurred today.
"Police have opened an investigation regarding gambling and organised crime, one which may involve a number of players," it read. "Twelve clubs are involved on a national scale."
The identity of the other clubs have since been revealed, with three other Serie A sides being mentioned.
They are Chievo, Lecce and Reggina. The Serie B and C outfits named are Piacenza, Ascoli, Lumezzane, Sassari, Taranto, Catanzaro, Crotone and Fermana.
Unconfirmed reports allege that some of this season’s games could have been affected, with the aid of some players, after a string of suspicious internet bets.
It was alleged that as many as 20 players could be involved and five have already been named as part of the investigation.
It’s been reported that Siena’s Roberto D'Aversa, Generoso Rossi – who has now left the club - and Nicola Ventola are helping police with their enquiries.
Grosseto player Salvatore Ambrosino and former Juve Stabia player Vincenzo Onorato are doing the same.
Eight other people are also aiding the authorities. No charges have been made against any clubs or individuals and the investigation continues.
Lecce President Quirico Semeraro said: "The police arrived and asked for documents which we have given them. We have nothing to do with this."
Reggina chief Lillo Foti added: "They can do all the checks that they want. We are as calm as Siena are."
