Players interrogated as Lazio face point deduction

Lazio players could be interrogated by FIGC, with the club facing a deduction from one to three points, according to reports in Italy.

The FIGC began the investigation after Ciro Immobile, Lucas Leiva and Thomas Strakosha twice tested negative for COVID-19, but were positive when tested by UEFA and a different laboratory in Rome.

The Biancocelesti are under investigation of falsity in a public document, negligent spreading of the virus and fraud in public procurement.

Lazio players could be interrogated by FIGC, with the club facing a deduction from one to three points, according to reports in Italy.

The FIGC began the investigation after Ciro Immobile, Lucas Leiva and Thomas Strakosha twice tested negative for COVID-19, but were positive when tested by UEFA and a different laboratory in Rome.

The Biancocelesti are under investigation of falsity in a public document, negligent spreading of the virus and fraud in public procurement.

Yesterday, Lazio chief medic Ivo Pulcini was interviewed by the FIGC investigative team as a witness and according to Il Corriere dello Sport Lazio players could also be interrogated by the FIGC in the coming days.

“In a cordial atmosphere, we had a meeting with the disciplinary commission, who asked us for clarification on what happened,” said Lazio lawyer Gian Michele Gentile yesterday.

According to Il Messaggero Lazio could have a point deduction from one to three points and could be deferred if found guilty.