Former World Best Player Bags10 Months Jail-Term For Breaking into his Seized Property

Fabio Cannavaro sentenced to jail

Italy ex-national and Former Juventus FC player "Fabio Cannavaro" has been handed a jail sentence for breaking the police seal at his home.

The ex-Italy international star's villa had been seized as part of a planning abuse investigation, but the 41-year-old breached orders to keep out of his property.



Cannavaro was slapped with a 10-month jail term, while his brother Paolo, who plays for Serie A side Sassuolo, and his wife Daniela Arenoso were also hit with protective supervision sentences.

However, the trio appealed immediately, meaning that the sentences are suspended until the court has re-visited the case.

According to an investigation led by prosecutor Luigi Cannavale in the southern Italian city of Naples, they went to the villa for a brief swim in the pool - ignoring the fact the property had been seized and they were banned from any of such right.