Lazio released a statement insisting concerns they could be excluded from Europe for match-fixing allegations are “just personal opinion.”
The story spread quickly through Italian media after Francesco Baranca, general secretary of Federbet, suggested the club could be penalised if an investigation was re-opened with new evidence.
Lazio released a statement insisting concerns they could be excluded from Europe for match-fixing allegations are “just personal opinion.”
The story spread quickly through Italian media after Francesco Baranca, general secretary of Federbet, suggested the club could be penalised if an investigation was re-opened with new evidence.
“The personal opinions of Mr Baranca are purely subjective, without any support in law and constitute a purely personal manifestation of views without elements that can contradict past investigations.
“Lazio concluded the season full of success and are preparing for another on the European stage.
“Comments like those from Mr Baranca are simply attempting to disturb the calm that the club, players and fans need.
“Some are amplifying these opinions as if they were signs of truth or a concrete danger, therefore defaming and trying actively to damage Lazio.”