Friday, 5th October, 2012
Juventus have been handed a boost after coach Antonio Conte had his ten-month ban for involvement in match fixing reduced.
An Italian sports tribunal has cut the 43-year-old’s ban down to four months, meaning he can return to football fully on 9th December.
relatedNewsStory Conte led Juventus to the Serie A title last season, but was hit with a ban in the summer.
The Italian had been found guilty of knowing, but failing to report, match fixing when in charge of Siena for the 2010/11 campaign.
Conte made a huge splash with Juventus, leading the Bianconeri to the title unbeaten last season.
The former midfielder has been allowed to take training with the club, but has been excluded from the dugout and dressing room when the Turin giants play.
His role has been filled by Massimo Carrera.
So far this season Juventus are unbeaten in Serie A. They sit top of the table on 16 points.
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