Ravezzani Drops Calciopoli Bombshell
TeleLombardia director Fabio Ravezzani announced an upcoming documentary exploring new angles of the notorious Calciopoli scandal that led to Juventus’ relegation to Serie B in 2006.
The Downfall of Juventus
The investigation at the time accused Juventus of maintaining improper relationships with referees. Following a rapid summer trial, the club was relegated to the second division and stripped of its two most recent Serie A titles.
Former general director Luciano Moggi received a lifetime ban, marking one of the darkest chapters in Italian football. The penalties inflicted severe sporting and financial harm on Juventus.
Exodus of Star Players
- Fabio Cannavaro
- Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Many key players departed in search of more stable clubs, compounding the team’s crisis both on and off the field.
Uneven Punishments and Rival Benefit
While Juventus bore the brunt of the scandal, other clubs such as Milan and Lazio received minor point deductions. Meanwhile, Inter emerged as a major winner, inheriting a league title they had not earned on the pitch and beginning a period of dominance.
Many Juventus supporters believe their rivals helped orchestrate their fall, particularly after transcripts surfaced showing former Inter president Giacinto Facchetti was also in contact with referee designator Paolo Bergamo.
Author’s Summary
Fabio Ravezzani’s documentary revisits the Calciopoli scandal, questioning the fairness of punishments and highlighting new details about how it reshaped Italian football’s balance of power.