Five Italian players have been charged over
alleged match-fixing of last season's Serie A fixtures between
Atalanta and relegated Livorno.
The charge relates to last season's home and away fixtures.
Atalanta's Gian Paolo Bellini and Livorno's former captain David
Balleri have been charged with match-fixing.
Livorno brothers Emanuele and Antonio Filippini and team-mate
Alessandro Grandoni, have been charged for failing to inform
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The two sides drew 1-1 on 23 December with the 4 May fixture
ending with Atlanta winning 3-2.
Both clubs were also reported to the national disciplinary
commission over the behaviour of their players.
Italian football is no stranger to allegations of
match-fixing.
In 2006 Lazio, Fiorentina and AC Milan were all deducted points
for their part in a match-fixing scandal, while Juventus were
relegated.