Fabio Paratici has stepped down as director of football at Tottenham Hotspur pending the verdict of his worldwide ban appeal.
Just days after losing their head coach, Tottenham lost their director of football after FIFA extended his ban for alleged financial mispractice.
FIFA released a statement to The Atheltic confirming that his 30-month ban is worldwide.
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“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.” the statement reads.
Paratici will have to wait until the 29th of April until he receives the result of his appeal.
🚨 Official: Tottenham director Fabio Paratici steps down from his role as managing director of football pending the outcome of his appeal against a worldwide ban.
“Decision taken in advance of Fabio Paratici’s Appeal hearing against the FIGC sanctions on 19 April 2023”. pic.twitter.com/vCgvmdXtNm
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) March 31, 2023