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The Sun
6 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Iconic club who Pep Guardiola played for booted out of the league after 114 years
FAMOUS Italian club Brescia have been booted out of the country's professional leagues for the first time in their 114-year history. The former Serie A side is now facing EXTINCTION due to financial problems and is close to declaring bankruptcy. 3 3 The Italian Football Federation - also knows as the FIGC - announced on Thursday that they withdrew the club's professional status and license. The FIGC released the following statement: "The FIGC Federal Council takes note of the refusal to grant Brescia Calcio a national license for the 2025-2026 season and therefore to accept it to play the 2025-2026 Serie C season." Brescia started this season in Serie B but failed to pay debts of more than £2.5million. The Lombardy giants were promoted to Serie A in 2019 but were relegated the very next season. Things went from bad to worse last term as they were deducted four points amid their financial woes, which saw them drop to Serie C. Rolando Maran's side initially managed to secure their place in Serie B as they finished 15th. However, Brescia were hit with an eight-point penalty - four for this past season and another four for the next one - due to administrative offences. That saw them drop to 18th place, which ultimately led to relegation to the third division. Brescia are owned by Massimo Cellino, who was in charge of Leeds between 2014 and 2017 before buying the Italian side eight years ago. Cellino had a troubled tenure in Yorkshire and left amid fan protests and much discontent. Sean Dyche reveals what Pep Guardiola said to Steve Bruce about Lionel Messi that left him in tears Now Brescia are facing a very uncertain future that could see them disappear altogether. This is a famous Italian club that has seen a raft of legendary players wear the jersey. That includes current Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola, who is part of a rich alumni page that includes Roberto Baggio, Andrea Pirlo, Luca Toni, Marek Hamsik and Mario Balotelli.
New York Times
6 days ago
- Business
- New York Times
Brescia have licence revoked for bankruptcy, kicked out of Italy's Serie C
Brescia have had their licence revoked for bankruptcy and will not be allowed to start next season Italy's third-tier Serie C. The club, who last played in Serie A in 2019-20, were relegated from Serie B in May after being deducted four points for financial irregularities. The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) confirmed on Thursday the club's licence had been revoked and they would not be allowed to compete in Serie C in 2025-26. The statement outlined unpaid debts to the league, players and coaching staff. Advertisement It means Brescia are now likely to have to form as a new entity, which many Italian clubs have done previously, and look to begin next season in Serie D. The club are owned by Massimo Cellino, the former Leeds United owner, who, alongside his son and board member Edoardo, has been handed a sixth-month ban. Brescia had finished 15th in Serie B but after being found to have breached the rules, the points deduction resulted in them dropping into the automatic relegation places. That gave a reprieve to Sampdoria who, instead of dropping into the third tier for the first time, entered a relegation playoff against Salernitana. The second leg of that tie was abandoned after crowd trouble in the second half with Sampdoria leading 2-0 (4-0 on aggregate) at the Arechi Stadium. The abandonment meant Sampdoria survived to play in Serie B next season. Former players of note at the club include Roberto Baggio, Pep Guardiola, Gheorghe Hagi, Andrea Pirlo and Mario Balotelli. (Image)
Washington Post
7 days ago
- Business
- Washington Post
Brescia, the club that Roberto Baggio ended his career with, has license revoked for bankruptcy
ROME — Brescia, the club that Roberto Baggio ended his career with, had its national license revoked and was kicked out of Serie C on Thursday after going bankrupt, the Italian soccer federation announced. Brescia owner Massimo Cellino's failure to pay back millions in debts had already resulted in the club's relegation from the second division.
Al Arabiya
7 days ago
- Business
- Al Arabiya
Brescia, the club that Roberto Baggio ended his career with, has license revoked for bankruptcy
Brescia, the club that Roberto Baggio ended his career with, had its national license revoked and was kicked out of Serie C on Thursday after going bankrupt, the Italian soccer federation announced. Brescia owner Massimo Cellino's failure to pay back millions in debts had already resulted in the club's relegation from the second division. Brescia finished the season one point above the relegation zone but was then hit with a four-point penalty for financial irregularities that dropped the team to the third division. Now Brescia – which was founded 114 years ago – will likely have to form an entirely new club and restart in Serie D. Baggio played for Brescia from 2000–2004 when the northern team was in Serie A. Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola briefly played alongside Baggio at Brescia in 2001–02. Brescia last played in Serie A in 2019–20.
Yahoo
7 days ago
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- Yahoo
Brescia, the club that Roberto Baggio ended his career with, has license revoked for bankruptcy
FILE -Brescia soccer star Roberto Baggio celebrates after scoring during the Italian first division soccer match between Parma and Brescia at the Tardini stadium in Parma, Italy, March 14, 2004. (AP Photo/Marco vasini, File) ROME (AP) — Brescia, the club that Roberto Baggio ended his career with, had its national license revoked and was kicked out of Serie C on Thursday after going bankrupt, the Italian soccer federation announced. Brescia owner Massimo Cellino's failure to pay back millions in debts had already resulted in the club's relegation from the second division. Advertisement Brescia finished the season one point above the relegation zone but was then hit with a four-point penalty for financial irregularities that dropped the team to the third division. Now Brescia — which was founded 114 years ago — will likely have to form an entirely new club and restart in Serie D. Baggio played for Brescia from 2000-2004 when the northern team was in Serie A. Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola briefly played alongside Baggio at Brescia in 2001-02. Brescia last played in Serie A in 2019-20. ___ AP soccer:
