Parma have lost their final appeal for a UEFA licence and will not be participating in the Europa League during the 2014-15 season.
The Crociati’s third and last appeal to obtain a licence to compete in Europe next term was turned down by the FIGC on Thursday due to the club’s tax problems despite their insistence that all debt had been taken care of, as they had reportedly owed around €300,000 in income tax.
A brief statement was released after the FIGC high court decided their final verdict regarding Parma’s appeal.
“The high court of sports justice has rejected the appeal presented by Parma against the FIGC over the decision to refuse them a UEFA licence for the 2014-15 season.”
Torino, who fell short in their race to make the Europa League on the final day of the 2013-14 season after a 2-2 draw against Fiorentina, will now be playing the tournament next season with the Ducali officially ruled out.
