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- In April 2009, Serie A announced a split from Serie B. Nineteen of the twenty clubs voted in favour of the move in an argument over television rights; the relegation-threatened Lecce had voted against the decision.
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Aug 25, 2009 · MILAN - A landmark split between Serie A and Serie B aimed at boosting football's flagging fortunes in Italy has been approved, league officials told reporters following a meeting on...
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Jan 7, 2022 · The then Juventus general manager Luciano Moggi was banned from the game for life and the club was demoted to Serie B. Due to involvement of their club officials and players, Serie A clubs...
In April 2009, Serie A announced a split from Serie B. Nineteen of the twenty clubs voted in favour of the move in an argument over television rights; the relegation-threatened Lecce had voted against the decision. Maurizio Beretta, the former head of Italy's employers' association, became president of the new league.
