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In January, Serie A side Juve were deducted 15
points for the season by an Italian soccer court investigating
the club's transfer dealings and finances.
The court also imposed bans on a number of the club's officials,
preventing them from holding office in Italian soccer.
These included a 30-month ban for former sports director
Paratici, who joined Spurs in 2021 following an 11-year stint at
Juventus.
"This decision (by FIFA) 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," Spurs said.
"Given FIFA's unexpected ruling the sanctions may now have
multi-jurisdictional effect, although they are still related to
the FIGC Appeal.
"In view of FIFA's decision, Fabio has agreed with the club that
he will take an immediate leave of absence pending the outcome
of his appeal."
Paratici's leave of absence comes at a time when Spurs parted
ways with manager Antonio Conte earlier this week, with the club
fourth in the Premier League but having played two more games
than Newcastle United who are two points below them.
Conte's assistant Cristian Stellini, who stood in for several
games while Conte was recovering from surgery, has taken over
the first team until the end of the season. He is supported by
former Spurs midfielder Ryan Mason.
(Reporting by Rohith Nair in Bengaluru; Editing by Christian
Radnedge)
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