Vis Pesaro Suspends Director of Sports Following Investigation into Illegal Payments
The club denies any wrongdoing amid allegations of black payments in Italian youth football.
Vis Pesaro, an Italian football club, announced the suspension of its Director of Sports, Michele Menga, following revelations from a television investigative report.
The report by Le Iene highlighted a purported system of illegal payments to scouts and sports directors within Italian football aimed at facilitating the participation of youth players in professional leagues.
The investigation prominently featured Salvatore Bagni, a former football player, who allegedly played a key role in these events.
In a formal statement, Vis Pesaro declared its complete detachment from the allegations presented in the broadcast, asserting its commitment to maintaining the integrity of the club.
The club criticized the portrayal of its involvement as harmful to its reputation and stated that it has initiated inquiries to assess any potential link between Menga and the reported incidents.
Furthermore, Vis Pesaro emphasized its intention to take appropriate measures to safeguard its image, indicating readiness to pursue legal avenues if necessary.
The situation comes amid a broader context of scrutiny within Italian football, where issues of transparency and ethics have gained increased attention.
The report by Le Iene highlighted a purported system of illegal payments to scouts and sports directors within Italian football aimed at facilitating the participation of youth players in professional leagues.
The investigation prominently featured Salvatore Bagni, a former football player, who allegedly played a key role in these events.
In a formal statement, Vis Pesaro declared its complete detachment from the allegations presented in the broadcast, asserting its commitment to maintaining the integrity of the club.
The club criticized the portrayal of its involvement as harmful to its reputation and stated that it has initiated inquiries to assess any potential link between Menga and the reported incidents.
Furthermore, Vis Pesaro emphasized its intention to take appropriate measures to safeguard its image, indicating readiness to pursue legal avenues if necessary.
The situation comes amid a broader context of scrutiny within Italian football, where issues of transparency and ethics have gained increased attention.
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