Juventus handed 15-point deduction over financial irregularities

The decision by the Federal Court of Appeal means the Turin giants will plunge from third to 11th place in Serie A, although they are expected to appeal against the punishment

DEDUCTION: Juventus have been handed a 15-point deduction over financial irregularities. Pic: Mike Egerton/PA

Juventus have been docked 15 points by an Italian court following an investigation into capital gains violations.

The decision by the Federal Court of Appeal means the Turin giants will plunge from third to 11th place in the Serie A table, although they are expected to appeal against the punishment.