Calciopoli: How the Juventus Referee Scandal Led to Serie B

In 2006, investigations into Italian football uncovered calls between Juventus executives and officials responsible for assigning referees. The conversations raised questions about attempts to influence which referees and match officials were appointed. The scandal, known as Calciopoli, also implicated other clubs and officials. Juventus had its 2004–05 Serie A title revoked and was relegated to Serie B with a points deduction. The 2005–06 title was awarded to Inter Milan, and several football officials received bans. The scandal remains one of football’s most infamous cases of alleged efforts to influence the system. The video explains how the case unfolded.

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