Paratici's ban forces him to leave Spurs as the club's management crisis worsens
April 21 - Just weeks after manager Antonio Conte left the club, Tottenham Hotspur's season was thrown into further chaos today when director of football Fabio Paratici (pictured) resigned after his Appeal against a 30-month ban for his role in allegedly forging bookkeeping in transfer deals while at Juventus has been dismissed by Italy's top sports court.
Paratici's ban on working in Italy had already been extended worldwide by FIFA in March and his position at Tottenham crucially hinged on the outcome of his appeal.
The 50-year-old, who joined Tottenham in 2021 after an 11-year stint at Juve, had recently left his post pending a court decision.
"FIFA has decided to extend the ban worldwide and while there is still a dispute as to the scope and extent of the ban, the current global ban prevents Fabio from perform his duties as chief executive of football," Tottenham said. in a statement.
"Fabio has therefore made the decision to resign from his position at the club with immediate effect to focus on his legal standing in relation to FIGC and FIFA decisions."
Paratici's case was heard by Italy's top sporting body within the Italian Olympic Committee, which delivered its judgments on Thursday. While he overturned a previous decision to tie Juventus 15 points, ordering authorities to hold a new hearing, he upheld the initial ban of several key former Juve officials, including Paratici.
His departure adds to the growing uncertainty surrounding Spurs, who are already in the hunt for a new manager for next season after parting ways with Conte last month.
Since his departure, Conte's deputy, Christian Stellini, has been acting but is not expected to stay.
Time is running out for Tottenham and their controversial chairman Daniel Levy. The longer they delay appointments of a new manager and sporting director, the harder it will be to prepare the club for next season - including trying to retain England captain Harry Kane, one of the most wanted players in the game. world. but increasingly frustrated with the club's lack of silverware.
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April 21 - Just weeks after manager Antonio Conte left the club, Tottenham Hotspur's season was thrown into further chaos today when director of football Fabio Paratici (pictured) resigned after his Appeal against a 30-month ban for his role in allegedly forging bookkeeping in transfer deals while at Juventus has been dismissed by Italy's top sports court.
Paratici's ban on working in Italy had already been extended worldwide by FIFA in March and his position at Tottenham crucially hinged on the outcome of his appeal.
The 50-year-old, who joined Tottenham in 2021 after an 11-year stint at Juve, had recently left his post pending a court decision.
"FIFA has decided to extend the ban worldwide and while there is still a dispute as to the scope and extent of the ban, the current global ban prevents Fabio from perform his duties as chief executive of football," Tottenham said. in a statement.
"Fabio has therefore made the decision to resign from his position at the club with immediate effect to focus on his legal standing in relation to FIGC and FIFA decisions."
Paratici's case was heard by Italy's top sporting body within the Italian Olympic Committee, which delivered its judgments on Thursday. While he overturned a previous decision to tie Juventus 15 points, ordering authorities to hold a new hearing, he upheld the initial ban of several key former Juve officials, including Paratici.
His departure adds to the growing uncertainty surrounding Spurs, who are already in the hunt for a new manager for next season after parting ways with Conte last month.
Since his departure, Conte's deputy, Christian Stellini, has been acting but is not expected to stay.
Time is running out for Tottenham and their controversial chairman Daniel Levy. The longer they delay appointments of a new manager and sporting director, the harder it will be to prepare the club for next season - including trying to retain England captain Harry Kane, one of the most wanted players in the game. world. but increasingly frustrated with the club's lack of silverware.
Contact the author of this story at moc.l1682094910labto1682094910ofdlr1682094910owedi1682094910sni@w1682094910ahsra1682094910w.wer1682094910dna1682094910
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