Stefano Bettarini
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Stefano Bettarini is a former Italian footballer. He played once for Italy national team
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, Emilia–Romagna, Bettarini spent his childhood at Buonconvento
, the Province of Siena
, Tuscany
. He then spent his youth career at Staggia Senese, Poggibonsi
, the Province of Siena
and then signed by Internazionale
. After loaned to Baracca Lugo, Bettarini joined Serie B side Lucchese and played 4 successive Serie B seasons, including 1 at Salerno
. In June 1996, he was signed by Serie A side Cagliari
but the team relegated in 1997.
on 30 January 1999.
side relegated again in 2002.
the owner of Venezia purchased Palermo
, Zamparini bought most of the squad to Sicily and Bettarini refused. Bettarini then joined Serie B side Sampdoria
on free transfer, as Venezia had to reduce the salary expenditure. He signed a reported 2-year contract.
, Roberto D'Aversa
, Generoso Rossi
, Maurizio Caccavale and Alfredo Femiano were also banned. Bettarini denied he was guilty and was wrongly included in the investigation.
In January 2005, he left for Parma
. Bettarini made his club debut on 3 February 2005 (round 22), against Bologna
as starter. That match Gialloblu lost 1–3. He then continued as one of the starting XI. On round 28 (March 13) against Atalanta
, he was substituted by Matteo Contini
in the 16th minutes. He then out of a month due to injury. He came back to field on round 32 (20 April) against his former club Sampdoria
, but substituted by Paolo Cannavaro
in the 2nd minutes.
and Parma's Simone Barone
also received their first call-up. That experimental match Bettarini played as one of the starting XI and replaced by Giuseppe Pancaro
in the 79th minutes. Giovanni Trapattoni
used all of his 22-men squad on the field and made 7 substitutes at half time.
Italy national football team
The Italy National Football Team , represents Italy in association football and is controlled by the Italian Football Federation , the governing body for football in Italy. Italy is the second most successful national team in the history of the World Cup having won four titles , just one fewer than...
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Biography
Born in ForlìForlì
Forlì is a comune and city in Emilia-Romagna, Italy, and is the capital of the province of Forlì-Cesena. The city is situated along the Via Emilia, to the right of the Montone river, and is an important agricultural centre...
, Emilia–Romagna, Bettarini spent his childhood at Buonconvento
Buonconvento
Buonconvento is a comune in the Province of Siena in the Italian region Tuscany, located about south of Florence and about southeast of Siena in the area known as the Crete Senesi.-History:...
, the Province of Siena
Province of Siena
The Province of Siena is a province in the Tuscany region of Italy. Its capital is the city of Siena.It has an area of 3,821 km² , and a total population of 252,288 . There are 36 comuni in the province...
, Tuscany
Tuscany
Tuscany is a region in Italy. It has an area of about 23,000 square kilometres and a population of about 3.75 million inhabitants. The regional capital is Florence ....
. He then spent his youth career at Staggia Senese, Poggibonsi
Poggibonsi
Poggibonsi is a town in the province of Siena, Tuscany, Italy. It is the main centre of the Valdelsa Valley.-History:The area around Poggibonsi was already settled in the Neolithic age, although the first traces of civilisation dates from Etruscan-Roman age, attested by a series of necropolises and...
, the Province of Siena
Province of Siena
The Province of Siena is a province in the Tuscany region of Italy. Its capital is the city of Siena.It has an area of 3,821 km² , and a total population of 252,288 . There are 36 comuni in the province...
and then signed by Internazionale
F.C. Internazionale Milano
Football Club Internazionale Milano, often referred to as Internazionale or simply Inter, is a professional Italian football club based in Milan, Italy. Outside Italy, the club is often called Inter Milan. They are the reigning FIFA Club World champions and Coppa Italia holders.Inter have always...
. After loaned to Baracca Lugo, Bettarini joined Serie B side Lucchese and played 4 successive Serie B seasons, including 1 at Salerno
Salerno
Salerno is a city and comune in Campania and is the capital of the province of the same name. It is located on the Gulf of Salerno on the Tyrrhenian Sea....
. In June 1996, he was signed by Serie A side Cagliari
Cagliari Calcio
Cagliari Calcio is an Italian football club based in Cagliari, Sardinia. The club was formed in 1920 and currently plays in Italian Serie A, having spent a large part of recent years mainly in Serie A and Serie B....
but the team relegated in 1997.
Fiorentina
In July 1997, he was signed by Fiorentina and priced 3 billion Italian lire. After a limited chance, he was loaned to BolognaBologna F.C. 1909
Bologna Football Club 1909, known simply as Bologna, is an Italian Football League club based in Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, formed in 1993. The club are nicknamed the rossoblù because of the red and blue striped shirts they wear. Red and Blue are the official colours of the town.During its history...
on 30 January 1999.
Venezia
On 2 September 1999, he was signed by Serie A side Venezia for 4 billion Italian lire. He signed a 4-year contract. He followed the team relegated in 2000 and promoted back to Serie A in 2001. But the VeniceVenice
Venice is a city in northern Italy which is renowned for the beauty of its setting, its architecture and its artworks. It is the capital of the Veneto region...
side relegated again in 2002.
Sampdoria
After Maurizio ZampariniMaurizio Zamparini
Maurizio Zamparini is an Italian businessman and the current owner and chairman of Serie A club U.S. Città di Palermo....
the owner of Venezia purchased Palermo
U.S. Città di Palermo
Unione Sportiva Città di Palermo is an Italian football club from Palermo, Sicily which currently plays in Serie A, the top level of Italian football. Formed in 1900 as Anglo Panormitan Athletic and Football Club, the club had various names before assuming its final form in 1987 and is currently...
, Zamparini bought most of the squad to Sicily and Bettarini refused. Bettarini then joined Serie B side Sampdoria
U.C. Sampdoria
Unione Calcio Sampdoria is an Italian association football club based in Genoa. The club was formed in 1946 from the merger of two existing sports clubs whose roots can be traced back to the 1890s, Sampierdarenese and Andrea Doria...
on free transfer, as Venezia had to reduce the salary expenditure. He signed a reported 2-year contract.
Match-fixing and Parma
In August 2004, he was banned 5 months for match-fixing. Antonio MarascoAntonio Marasco
Antonio Marasco is a former Italian professional footballer. Since 2007, he played at Serie D, the 5th highest level and the level right below the professional league.-Biography:...
, Roberto D'Aversa
Roberto D'Aversa
Roberto D'Aversa is an Italian footballer who currently plays for Lanciano.In 2004-05 season, he was banned for 6 months for match-fixing...
, Generoso Rossi
Generoso Rossi
Generoso Rossi is an Italian footballer who plays for Sorrento.-Career:Rossi started his career at A.S. Bari. he was on loan to Serie C1 teams, and returned to Bari in summer 2000...
, Maurizio Caccavale and Alfredo Femiano were also banned. Bettarini denied he was guilty and was wrongly included in the investigation.
In January 2005, he left for Parma
Parma F.C.
Parma Football Club , commonly referred to as just Parma, is an Italian professional football club based in Parma, Emilia–Romagna that will compete in Serie A for the 2011–12 season, having finished in twelfth position last season. Founded as Verdi Foot Ball Club in July 1913, the club changed its...
. Bettarini made his club debut on 3 February 2005 (round 22), against Bologna
Bologna F.C. 1909
Bologna Football Club 1909, known simply as Bologna, is an Italian Football League club based in Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, formed in 1993. The club are nicknamed the rossoblù because of the red and blue striped shirts they wear. Red and Blue are the official colours of the town.During its history...
as starter. That match Gialloblu lost 1–3. He then continued as one of the starting XI. On round 28 (March 13) against Atalanta
Atalanta B.C.
Atalanta Bergamasca Calcio, commonly known as just Atalanta, Atalanta Bergamo or the abbreviation Atalanta BC, is an Italian football club based in Bergamo, Lombardy.They are nicknamed the Nerazzurri and the orobici...
, he was substituted by Matteo Contini
Matteo Contini
Matteo Contini is an Italian football defender who currently plays for Siena on loan from Zaragoza.-Career:He started his professional career in the AC Milan youth system. He was then loaned to Serie C1 teams Livorno, SPAL, Monza and L'Aquila between 1999–2003 and Serie B team Avellino in 2003/04...
in the 16th minutes. He then out of a month due to injury. He came back to field on round 32 (20 April) against his former club Sampdoria
U.C. Sampdoria
Unione Calcio Sampdoria is an Italian association football club based in Genoa. The club was formed in 1946 from the merger of two existing sports clubs whose roots can be traced back to the 1890s, Sampierdarenese and Andrea Doria...
, but substituted by Paolo Cannavaro
Paolo Cannavaro
Paolo Cannavaro is an Italian football defender who currently plays for Serie A club Napoli. He is the younger brother of Fabio Cannavaro.-Club career:...
in the 2nd minutes.
International career
Bettarini received his only national team call-up in 2004, a warm-up friendly match before the start of UEFA Euro 2004. Team-mate Sergio VolpiSergio Volpi
Sergio Volpi is a former Italian footballer. Volpi capped twice for Italy and had spent over 10 seasons at Serie A.-Career:...
and Parma's Simone Barone
Simone Barone
Simone Barone, Ufficiale OMRI is an Italian footballer.-Club career:Barone started his career making his first team debut in 4 May 1997 for Parma, against Atalanta. He then played for Padova of Serie C1 in 1998, Alzano Virescit of Serie B in 1999.In summer 2000, he joined Chievo in a co-ownership...
also received their first call-up. That experimental match Bettarini played as one of the starting XI and replaced by Giuseppe Pancaro
Giuseppe Pancaro
Giuseppe Pancaro is a former Italian football defender.Pancaro started his career with Cagliari Calcio in 1992. After Cagliari were relegated in 1997, he transferred to S.S. Lazio. In summer 2003, Pancaro transferred to A.C. Milan in exchange for Demetrio Albertini. In 2004, he signed a one year...
in the 79th minutes. Giovanni Trapattoni
Giovanni Trapattoni
Giovanni Trapattoni , sometimes known as "Trap" or "Il Trap", is an Italian football coach and former player, considered the most successful club coach in the history of Serie A. As a player he was part of Italy's squad at the 1962 FIFA World Cup....
used all of his 22-men squad on the field and made 7 substitutes at half time.