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With hours until the appeal, we explain how the CONI Guarantee college works
The Coni Guarantee College, an Italian sports court, is set to hear Juventus Football Club’s appeal against the decision of the Federal Court of Appeal to impose a 15-point penalty on the club. The hearing will take place on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at the Foro Italico in Rome.
The College comprises of five individuals, including Gabriella Palmieri Sandulli, who will preside over the hearing, and four presidents of respective sections, Vito Branca, Attilio Zimatore, Massimo Zaccheo, and Dante D’Alessio.
In addition to the club, former members of the Juventus board of directors, including Andrea Agnelli, Fabio Paratici, Federico Cherubini, Pavel Nedved, Maurizio Arrivabene, Paolo Garimberti, Assia Grazioli-Venier, Caitlin Mary Hughes, Daniela Marilungo, Francesco Roncaglio, and Enrico Vellano, will also be present at the hearing. Juventus will face the Attorney General of Sport, the prefect Ugo Taucer, as the FIGC has not formed itself.
The decision of the Coni Guarantee College will determine whether the 15-point penalty imposed on Juventus will be upheld or cancelled.
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There are three possible outcomes for the club: the appeal could be rejected, and the -15 points would be confirmed, the appeal could be accepted, and the -15 points would be cancelled, or the case could be referred to the Federal Court of Appeal to correct defects indicated by the College. In the latter scenario, the 15 points would be returned to the club, pending a new pronouncement.
It is important to note that the Coni Guarantee College plays a significant role in Italian sports law. The College was created in 2012 by the National Olympic Committee (CONI) to handle appeals related to sports law. The College is responsible for ensuring that justice is served in the sports world and that all parties involved in a dispute receive a fair hearing.
In conclusion, the outcome of the Juventus appeal will be determined by the Coni Guarantee College on April 19, 2023. The hearing will be presided over by Gabriella Palmieri Sandulli and four presidents of respective sections.
Juventus will face the Attorney General of Sport, Ugo Taucer, and former members of the Juventus board of directors will also be present. The decision of the College will determine whether the 15-point penalty imposed on Juventus will be upheld or cancelled, or if the case will be referred to the Federal Court of Appeal for correction. The Coni Guarantee College plays a vital role in Italian sports law and ensures that justice is served in the sports world.
