High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! ACF Fiorentina had its best season on the pitch since 1998-99 season, and was thought to have clinched a qualifying spot to the 2006-07 UEFA Champions League, before the club was punished for its involvement in the Italian football scandal. It was originally relegated to Serie B, but following a successful appeal, Fiorentina was admitted to play in Serie A the following season, albeit lost its Champions League slot and had to start the season 15 points down, removing all chances to challenge for the title.