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Pavel Nedved (left) and Andrea Agnelli left their positions at Juventus when the whole board resigned in November 2022 A judge in Rome has accepted a plea bargain request by former Juventus executives, including ex-chairman Andrea Agnelli, to settle a false accounting case relating to their time with the Italian club. The agreed prison sentences of 20 months for Agnelli, 18 months for ex-sporting director Fabio Paratici and 14 months for former vice-chairman Pavel Nedved have been suspended and will not be served. Under Italian law, plea bargaining does not involve an admission of guilt. The former executives and Juventus, who are listed on the Milan stock exchange, have denied wrongdoing. Juventus have also been fined 156, 000 euros (£136, 000) by the judge. Prosecutors launched an investigation in 2021, looking at whether the club received illegal commissions from player transfers and loans, and whether investors had been misled. Monday's decision marks the conclusion of the case. The club said: "The plea agreement does not entail any admission or recognition of liability. " Juventus stressed "the correctness of its conduct and the soundness of its defensive arguments" and said it had "deemed it appropriate" to make a plea bargain "in the best interest of the company itself, its shareholders and all stakeholders". The club also reached a settlement with investors. Former chief executive Maurizio Arrivabene was cleared of any wrongdoing. Juventus were deducted 10 Serie A points in May 2023 following an investigation into the club's transfer dealings. Former Czech Republic midfielder Nedved played for Juventus between 2001 and 2009, winning the Ballon d'Or in 2003. Paratici joined Tottenham Hotspur in 2021 as managing director of football, but he left the Premier League club in 2023 after an appeal against a two-and-a-half-year Fifa ban for alleged financial irregularities dating back to his spell at Juventus was rejected by Italy's highest sports court. His suspension expired in July. Listen to the latest Football Daily podcast Ballon d'Or 2025: Five Lionesses in top 10 for women's award as Yamal & Dembele men's favourites England boss Wiegman and keeper Hampton win awards Horner, the £52m pay-off, and what next for ex-Red Bull boss? Your first look at Alan Partridge’s 'brave' new project Is it time to copyright your face? The return of a trippy, comic joyride How did a duck help solve this 19th-century murder case? Horner, the £52m pay-off, and what next for ex-Red Bull boss? How England 2025 boomed into biggest Women's Rugby World Cup ever Why Friday's opening session is likely to shape Ryder Cup Why do West Ham keep conceding from corners? England v Canada: Rugby World Cup final guide GB fail to win gold for first time in 20 years - where it went wrong Martinelli snatches late draw for Arsenal against Man City. Video Martinelli snatches late draw for Arsenal against Man City Piastri 'drops ball' but did Norris miss opportunity? GB's Hunter Bell and Hodgkinson take 800m silver and bronze. Video GB's Hunter Bell and Hodgkinson take 800m silver and bronze Guardiola gamble almost pays off as Liverpool cash in 'Trust the process' - Kildunne on World Cup final 'Silly and naive' - Rooney on Casemiro's poor decision-making Video'Silly and naive' - Rooney on Casemiro's poor decision-making Ekitike gives Liverpool boss Slot dream striker conundrum Kildunne and Jones shine as England beat France to reach final. Video Kildunne and Jones shine as England beat France to reach final Euros backheel and vineyard dreams - Russo in her own words Kane's hat-trick helps Bayern continue unbeaten run Video Kane's hat-trick helps Bayern continue unbeaten run No relay medals in Tokyo - what went wrong for GB's squads? Premier League ticket black market exposed Ferguson on music, memory and dementia projects 'Slot-age time' - breaking down Liverpool's late success Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.