Italian soccer could be thrown into chaos next week if its controversial Calcio Salva law is ruled illegal by EU competition chiefs. But just what are the implications of the case?
Calcio Salva (Save Football) is a special rule passed by the Italian government giving clubs the opportunity to defer debt repayments for ten years.
But the law should contravene European competition laws amid claims it gives the clubs unfair advantage.
Next week - November 11 - the EU will discuss the situation.
In a special report for sportbusiness.com
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