Atalanta could face six-point penalty - FIGC

    Friday, July 18, 2008

    MILAN, July 18 (Reuters) - Serie A side Atalanta could be given a six-point penalty this season if they are found guilty of attempted match-fixing last term, the Italian soccer federation (FIGC) said on Friday. Livorno, relegated last season, may suffer the same points deduction in Serie B if an Italian federation commission decides against them. A ruling is expected at the start of next week, FIGC said in a statement. Atalanta's Gian Paolo Bellini and former Livorno captain David Balleri wer ...

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