22 July 2025
22 July 2025

Club statement

Official statement by Udinese Calcio

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The FIGC National Federal Court, which gathered on Tuesday to discuss the charge against Maduka Okoye, has excluded any involvement of the player in sports offences, after accepting the arguments of his lawyers.
 
During the trial, all charges of alleged sporting misconduct were dropped, and the decision to impose a two-month ban was based solely on a violation of the general principle of fairness (Article 4 of the Federal Sports Justice Code).
 
The club has stated that it is satisfied with the court’s conclusion that the player was not involved in the infamous match-fixing theory. The club wishes to reiterate its full support for Okoye, who is awaiting the reasons for the decision.
Udinese Calcio reasserts that it is firmly convinced of Maduka’s proper conduct.