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An Italian government official has called for a judicial investigation into allegations that the 2012 European Championship was corruptly awarded to Poland and Ukraine.
Italy was considered the favorite entering the 2012 vote but Poland and Ukraine won 8-4.
Former Cypriot Football Association official Spyros Marangos alleges that UEFA officials sold the tournament rights for 11 million euros ($15 million) in 2007 and UEFA has threatened Marangos with a defamation suit unless he provides proof.
Italy cabinet undersecretary and sports delegate Rocco Crimi said Thursday that judicial authorities should intervene and that "if crimes emerge they should be prosecuted."
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Crimi added that Italy would be ready to host Euro 2012 if needed.
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