Lazio Captain Banned For Match-Fixing

A 54-month ban had been recommended by the disciplinary commission of the FIGC (Italian Football League) but this was reduced to six months. The games in question go back to May 2011 when Lazio beat Genoa and Leece by the same 4-2 scoreline, just eight days apart. Lazio will face a 40,000 euros fine, whilst Leece were fined 20,000 euros, despite the prosecutor requesting a six-point deduction for the former. All three clubs were involved in the case with Alessandro Zamperini, Stefano Ferrario and Mario Cassano being handed bans as announced in a FIGC press release. Zamperini has received a two year ban, Lecce defender Ferrario six months and Cassano four months. Mauri has played over 200 games for Lazio since he joined in 2006 having been made captain last year. He will now miss the majority of the season, including the start of Lazio’s Europa League campaign as they attempt to improve on reaching the quarter-final last season.