FIFA Extends Paratici’s Ban Putting his Position at Tottenham in Jeopardy
Tottenham’s Managing Director of Football, Fabio Paratici, is in a tight spot after FIFA extended his ban to worldwide related activities. The ban initially applied only to Italian football after he was found guilty of financial malpractices while at Juventus. Paratici joined Tottenham in May 2021 after leaving Juventus where he spent over ten years as the club’s sporting director.
Paratici was scheduled to lead the search for a new head coach after Antonio Conte left the club by mutual consent. However, his extension of the ban puts his position at Tottenham in jeopardy. If banned from football worldwide and not just in Italy, Paratici is no longer allowed to continue as Tottenham’s managing director of football. This development raises serious questions about whether any due diligence was conducted when Daniel Levy appointed him to the job.
Juventus Accused of False Communications to the Stock Market
The sanctions against Paratici are part of the investigations into Juventus’ financial malpractices, with prosecutors alleging that transfer revenue was artificially inflated in a bid to balance their books. Juventus is accused of false communications to the stock market and obstruction of a supervisory authority. The Serie A champions were docked 15 league points in January because of this long-running investigation.
During the search of Juventus’ premises, investigators were interested in Paratici’s famous “black book.” A book with details about players and agents among other things vital to running a football club.
Juventus and Paratici have denied any wrongdoing and are appealing the ban. It is still unclear how long that process will take or whether it will be successful.
Tottenham Seeks Replacement for Manager Antonio Conte
With Conte leaving by mutual consent, Tottenham is currently without a manager. The club is searching for a replacement, with Paratici scheduled to lead the search until his ban. Paratici commented on Conte’s departure and Tottenham’s aims for the rest of the season earlier this week and discussed their search for a new head coach.
Tottenham Hotspur Supporters’ Trust has called for clarity from the club amid Paratici’s ban and brought the future of Harry Kane into question. Kane’s contract expires in June 2024, and the club risks losing him if they don’t act quickly.
Forward Son Heung-min expressed his sadness over Conte’s exit, saying he feels responsible for his departure. It remains unclear who will take over from Conte as Tottenham’s next manager.
In conclusion, Fabio Paratici is facing a severe challenge as FIFA extends his ban to worldwide football-related activities. His position at Tottenham is now in question, putting the club in a difficult spot as they are currently without a manager. Juventus and Paratici have appealed the sanctions against them, but it remains unclear how successful they will be. Tottenham must act quickly to find a new manager and clarify their position regarding Paratici’s future. The football world continues to watch this story unfold with interest.
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