Match-fixing scandal testimony could haunt Capello

Fabio Capello, who has barely settled into his role as England's national coach, will be investigated over whether he withheld evidence during Italy's enormous 2006 match-fixing scandal.

Capello was the coach at Juventus at the time. Juventus — with general manager Luciano Moggi — was one of the most scarred clubs after the scandal was finished.

State prosecutor Luca Palamara lobbed criticism at Capello for trying to be evasive with the state.

Italian law provides that a person found guilty of withholding information in court can have a jail term of up to six years.

The English FA called it a private matter and said the group would have no comment on Capello's woes.

The scandal gave a select few clubs favourable results from referees, including Juventus. Moggi's son also ran an agency at the time, and players were coerced into signing contracts with him.

Capello said he knew nothing of the Gea agency, despite singling out the agency for dubious tactics when he was the coach at Roma. Capello said at the state hearing that he knew nothing of Gea's ways or of Moggi's son strong-arming clients.

Capello also faces an investigation by Italian authorities for failing to declare up to GBP 7.4 million in income earned through sponsorship deals.

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