Juve boss banished for scalping scheme

ROME— Juventus president Andrea Agnelli has been banned for one year by the Italian soccer federation for his role in selling tickets to hardcore “ultra” fans that encouraged scalping. The court also fined Juventus $350,000 (U.S.). Agnelli allegedly authorized the sale of season passes and other tickets. He has acknowledged meeting with Rocco Dominello, an “ultra” fan linked to organized crime who is serving an eight-year prison term for scalping.