Six Italians banned for match-fixing

August 25, 2004

MILAN, Aug 25 (Reuters) - Six players from Italy's top two divisions have been banned for their role in gambling-related match-fixing, the Italian Football League said on Wednesday.

Modena, who were relegated last season, will start their Serie B campaign with five points deducted following Wednesday's decision by the League's disciplinary commission.

Sampdoria defender Stefano Bettarini, who played once for Italy last season, received a five-month ban and his club has been ...

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