At the moment, there are no sporting charges for Juventus, but we know that UEFA are eager to throw the book at Juve, they have opened an investigation and it is highly likely that they will then bring a series of charges on the Bianconeri’s doorstep.
There is also Serie A and they will not be long in bringing charges against the club if the opportunity presents itself.
With the high probability of charges being filed, what kind of sanctions could the club face?
Juve could face relegation again, points deduction, transfer restrictions and a ban on certain competitions.
Due to the nature of the charges, relegation is unlikely to be in the offing, which is only likely if any wrongdoing is proven to have given the club an advantage on the pitch.
The points deduction is probably more of a compromise if the club is to be punished in a sporting manner and will probably only apply from next season.
A transfer ban is very likely, especially via UEFA if the charges against him are proven.
There is also a strong possibility that UEFA will exclude Juventus from European competition for a season or two.
So, as things stand right now, I would say the following.
Good yes
descent – NO
Point deduction – POSSIBLE
Transfer Ban – YES
Euro Ban – LIKELY
That is what I think is the most likely outcome from a sporting perspective. I could easily be wrong and my opinion may change if circumstances change, but based on what we know today I think the above is the most likely outcome.
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