Fabio Paratici steps back from role as Tottenham director of football while he appeals worldwide ban from football

Fabio Paratici is to step back from his role as Tottenham director of football pending the outcome of his appeal on his worldwide ban from football. Paratici was handed a 30-month ban from Italian football by FIFA over alleged financial malpractice during his previous role at Juventus, a development that saw the Old Lady given a 15-point deduction in Serie A this term.

Ad On Wednesday, that ban was then made worldwide by FIFA, who stated: «FIFA can confirm that following a request by the FIGC, the chairperson of FIFA Disciplinary Committee has decided to extend the sanctions imposed by FIGC on several football officials to have worldwide effect.” Premier League‘A lot of respect’ — Richarlison denies being ‘mutiny leader’ in Conte departureYESTERDAY AT 18:43 In response — also on Wednesday — Spurs said they were »urgently seeking further clarification" on the issue. Paratici's appeal is due to be heard on April 19.

As reported by The Athletic, Paratici told Spurs players on Friday that he and the club had mutually decided for him to step away from his position. ‘Leo knows this is his home’ – Xavi opens up on chances of Messi returning to Barcelona Bayern want to 'demoralise' Dortmund again in pivotal title clash A statement from Spurs read: «This week — 29 March, 2023 — the FIFA Disciplinary Committee announced a decision to extend the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) sanctions, relating to Fabio Paratici, worldwide.

»This decision was taken in advance of Fabio Paratici’s appeal hearing against the FIGC sanctions on 19 April 2023, the result of which would then have been considered by additional stakeholders, including the club. «Given FIFA’s unexpected ruling the sanctions may now have multi-jurisdictional effect,