Four clubs indicted in Italian soccer scandal, opening way for possible demotion

Juventus, AC Milan, Lazio and Fiorentina were ordered to stand trial in a sports court and face possible demotion from Serie A. Federation spokesman Alessandro Salerno said Thursday that 26 people but no players were also ordered to stand trial.

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Thu, June 22nd, 2006

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