France coach Raymond Domenech has been warned by UEFA over his allegations of match-fixing against Italy. Michel Platini, the UEFA president, demanded that he would have to face punishment from the governing body if unable to provide evidence of his allegations made against Italy. Domenech in an interview with a French daily Le Parisien had explicitly alleged Italy of fixing match during an Under-21 qualifier for the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney. He also added that there were hidden agreements in Italian football and that he was highly concerned about refereeing in the forthcoming France vs. Italy match to be held next month. Il Corriere della Sera, a popular Italian newspaper, responded to his allegations stating that Domenech has ignited this fire with the intension of raising the tension to the advantage of his team. Platini stated that they will be sending a letter to the French federation requesting Domenech to make available the proof of his accusation and if incapable to provide with the proof he will be penalized for his unsporting behavior. French football federation president Jean-Pierre Escalettes on the other hand claimed that Domenech’s comments did not reflect the opinions of the French football federation (FFF). France will travel to Italy for their second encounter with the 'Azzurri' in the Euro 2008 qualification stage on September 8, having won the first match 3-1 on home soil last year. France currently leads Group B of the qualification round, two points ahead of Italy in second place, with Scotland a further point adrift in third.
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