Vicenza handed final spot in Serie B by Italian Football Federation

Vicenza have been awarded the final place in Serie B this season, the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) announced on Friday.

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They were confirmed by the FIGC as the club who would take the place of Siena, who were declared bankrupt and automatically relegated from the league this summer.

The Lega Serie B had intended to start the season with only 21 clubs, but an appeal by Novara -- who finished in the final relegation spot last term -- to the Italian...