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Napoli win appeal against 3-0 Juventus forfeit defeat and one-point penalty – The World Game
Napoli have successfully appealed against the 3-0 forfeit defeat to Juventus and subsequent one-point penalty, with the game to be rescheduled in 2021.
Gennaro Gattuso’s men did not turn up for their game in Turin in October and were also docked a point by Serie A for failing to fulfil their fixture obligations.
Napoli argued they were banned from travelling by local health authorities as Piotr Zielinski, Eljif Elmas and a member of staff had tested positive for COVID-19.
Juventus also reported two positive cases among staff a day before the game but made clear they intended to play the match at the Allianz Stadium.
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