Juventus Sentenced, Arsenal Are Even Instead Of Profit

Arsenal could benefit from the punishment Juventus received. (Photo: Twitter/@Arsenal)

JAKARTA - Juventus received a crushing blow from the Italian Football Federation (FIGC). The Serie A giant got a 10-point deduction and made La VecchiaMA lose hope of appearing in the Champions League.

Of course, this provides benefits for several Serie A clubs struggling to get tickets to the Champions League, such as AC Milan and Atalanta.

Interestingly, not only Serie A club can profit from this Juventus sanction. English Premier League club Arsenal can also feel the same way. How come?

The reason is, this condition ensures that the Gunners will be in the second seeded pot for the draw for the group phase in August. Of course, that position can benefit Arsenal because it is hidden from a tough opponent.

As previously reported, the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) has officially imposed a 10-point deduction for Juventus. This sanction relates to cases of financial manipulation and transfer value.

This reduction makes Juventus now down to seventh place from second place in the Italian Serie A 2022/2023 standings. Obviously this reduces Juventus' chances of finishing in the top five with three matches remaining.

Previously Juventus had been sanctioned with a 15-point deduction last April. However, the sanction was later lifted temporarily.

The revocation was carried out so that the appeals court to revise the sentences handed down to the club and several key figures, including the former deputy chairman of the Turin club, Pavel Nedved.

Juventus said they "had the right" to appeal the latest decision to the Sports Security Council.

"While not ignoring the urgency, which Juventus never ignored during the trial, it is emphasized that this is a fact that the judge still has to evaluate," Juventus said on his Twitter account, as quoted by AFP via Antara, Tuesday, May 23.