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Juventus demand Inter be stripped of 2006 title

Juve originally finished top in the 2005/06 season but had the honour taken away and were demoted to Serie B after being found guilty of involvement in Italy's infamous match-fixing scandal by a sporting tribunal.

Second-placed AC Milan were deducted points over the affair and Inter, who had been third, were elevated to champions.

"Juventus ask for equal treatment," said a statement from a meeting of the club's board.

"The decision to submit the complaint makes explicit reference to news from the criminal proceedings..., revealing the existence of a 'dense network of contacts' between representatives of the team benefiting from the assignment of the 2005/06 scudetto and referees."

Juve's board also said plans to open their new stadium for the 2011/12 season were on course but no details were released on discussions over a new sporting director or coach.

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