1. Stefano Mauri started his career at 16 years of age with Brugherio.
16 Facts About Stefano Mauri
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Stefano Mauri spent two seasons at the Stadio Friuli, yet he lost his place as a regular starter in the second season.
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In 2006, Stefano Mauri moved south to Rome where he joined Lazio.
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Stefano Mauri made his Biancoceleste debut in a Coppa Italia match against Inter and continued to establish himself as a regular, becoming a key player in a high-flying Lazio team.
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In 2010, Stefano Mauri continued his form, becoming a crucial player in Edoardo Reja's team as an attacking midfielder.
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In early 2012, Stefano Mauri sustained a heavy injury that kept him out of action for four months.
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Stefano Mauri came back to lead Lazio as captain in the Derby Della Capitale and scored the winning goal, celebrating under the Curva Nord.
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Stefano Mauri was visited by national team boss Cesare Prandelli after his good form.
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Under Vladimir Petkovic Stefano Mauri's fitness improved together with being crucial with his movements, assists and goals.
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On 2 October 2013, Stefano Mauri had his ban for falling to report match fixing increased to nine months, though it later on 10 January 2014 was decreased to six months again, which made him available for play from 2 February 2014 and able to lead Lazio in the Derby against Roma on 9 February 2014.
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On 30 May 2014, Stefano Mauri signed a new one-year contract.
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On 11 January 2017, Stefano Mauri joined Serie B side Brescia; this was his second spell with the club and the first time he had played for the team since his loan deal ended in 2004.
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Stefano Mauri made his international debut in November 2004 against Finland under Marcello Lippi, and went on to receive 11 caps.
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Stefano Mauri has not been selected as part of a squad for any major tournaments and never represented Italy at youth level.
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On 28 May 2012, Stefano Mauri was arrested by Italian Police for his alleged involvement in the Calcioscommesse sports betting scandal.
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Stefano Mauri was given a six-month ban in 2013 for failing to report match fixing, Subsequent appeals saw the ban being increased to nine months, then reduced back to six months.