(refiling with correct pic)
(ANSA) - Rome, October 7 - The Italian basketball federation
has revoked the championship titles awarded to Mens Sana Siena
for the 2011-2012 and 2012-2013 seasons and the 2013 Supercoppa.
The revocation came after the prosecutor's office
recommended such measures following the charging of club leaders
with receiving stolen goods, criminal association for tax fraud
and fraudulent bankruptcy.
Former general manager, Ferdinando Minucci, vice president
Paola Serpi and sports director Olga Finetti were all removed
from their positions.
Under the name Montepaschi Siena, derived from sponsor
Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena, the club was a dominant
presence in Serie A, winning 5 titles in a row from 2006/2007 to
2010/2011, besides the two more titles now revoked by the
Italian Federation, whilst also challenging for titles in
Europe.
After financial problems caused the club to go bankrupt in
2014, it moved down to the fourth division. It is now in the
second division.
Federation revokes Siena titles (3)
General manager, vice president and sports director removed