MX23RW : Tuesday, February 4 23:58:08| >> :120:8903:8903:

Antonio Conte acquitted in match-fixing case

By , Editor
Incoming Chelsea manager Antonio Conte is acquitted in his match-fixing case by a judge in Italy.

Incoming Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has been acquitted in his match-fixing case by a judge in Italy.

The 46-year-old, who will take over at Stamford Bridge after leading Italy at this summer's European Championship, was accused of failing to report a case of match-fixing during his time in charge of Siena.

However, the claim, which related to a match against Albinoleffe in May 2011, was found to be "baseless" by Italian judge Pierpaolo Beluzzi today.

Conte faced a suspended six-month suspension from football as well as a fine, but after requesting a fast-track trial he has now been acquitted ahead of Euro 2016 and will be free to take over at Chelsea this summer.

The former Juventus boss will now turn his full attention to selecting his squad for this summer's tournament in France, which is due to be announced on Wednesday.

ID:272836: cacheID:272836:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:1394:
Written by
Barney Corkhill 
Restore Data
Share this article now:
John Terry applauds as he leaves the pitch during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Newcastle United on February 13, 2016
Read Next:
Guus Hiddink hoping for John Terry stay
>
Read more about Antonio Conte Pierpaolo Beluzzi Football
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
> View full version> Yesterday's results
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool23175156213556
2Arsenal24148249222750
3Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest24145540271347
4Chelsea24127547311643
5Manchester CityMan City24125748351341
6Newcastle UnitedNewcastle24125742291341
7Bournemouth24117641281340
8Aston Villa2410773437-337
9Fulham249963632436
10Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton2481063538-334
11Brentford2494114242031
12Crystal Palace247982830-230
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd2485112834-629
14Tottenham HotspurSpurs24831348371127
15West Ham UnitedWest Ham2476112946-1727
16Everton236892328-526
17Wolverhampton WanderersWolves2454153452-1819
18Leicester CityLeicester2445152553-2817
19Ipswich TownIpswich2437142249-2716
20Southampton2423191854-369
> Premier League Full Table


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!