Serie A - Moggi claims Bologna talks

Eurosport - Tue, 30 Jun 15:33:00 2009

Former Juventus general manager Luciano Moggi said is interested in a consultancy role at Serie A side Bologna despite being banned from football for five years.

FOOTBALL 2009 Serie A Former Juventus general manager Luciano Moggi before being sentenced to 18 months in prison after being found guilty in the Gea World transfer corruption trial. - 0

Moggi, attending his criminal trial over the 2006 match-fixing scandal which led to his ban, confirmed media reports that Bologna wanted to hold talks with him.

"Bologna is a great city. I'm pleased there are people who have the confidence to talk to me," he said.

By potentially taking a consultancy role, Moggi could argue that he was not employed by the club and was therefore not contravening the ban.

Bologna have declined to comment on the issue, while Italian federation president Giancarlo Abete said he was adamant that people banned from football must stay away from the game.

"We must recognise the decisions of sporting justice," he said.

Genoa president Enrico Preziosi was also banned for five years because of a financial scandal but continues to run the club.

Reuters

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  1. Hmm and i remember him saying he wouldnt ever try and­ be involved with football again.

    From nezvedz, on Thu 2 Jul 2:41PM

  2. Will a cheat stil be accepted by a club? That show they­ have no ambition.

    From allcoded, on Wed 1 Jul 7:42PM

  3. If I was a Bologna fan, I wouldnt be happy at all.

    From vilpalac, on Wed 1 Jul 11:26AM
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