Calcio Catania

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In 2003, Catania was in the center of controversy that led to the enlargement of Serie B from 20 to 24 teams, known as Caso Catania. The club claimed that Siena used an ilegible player in a 1-1 tie, a result that got Catania relegated, whereas the two extra points from a victory would have kept them safe. They were awarded a 2-0 victory, before the result being reverted, and then re-awarded again. In August, the FIGC decided to let Catania stay in Serie B. Relegated Genoa and Salernitana stayed as well, and the inclusion of newly-reborn Fiorentina expanded the league to 24 for 2003-04. The ruling led to protests and boycotts by the other Serie B clubs that delayed the start of the season. The league went down to 22 teams for 2004-05, while at the same time Serie A expanded from 18 to 20 teams.

External link

• Catania's official website