Leeds United President Massimo Cellino has again been barred by the Football League.

The former Cagliari owner failed the “fit and proper person” test earlier this year, and was banned until April, but returned to the helm at Elland Road.

However, a conviction for non-payment of tax in June this year brought a new investigation, with Cellino again disqualified.

Leeds United President Massimo Cellino has again been barred by the Football League.

The former Cagliari owner failed the “fit and proper person” test earlier this year, and was banned until April, but returned to the helm at Elland Road.

However, a conviction for non-payment of tax in June this year brought a new investigation, with Cellino again disqualified.

“At its recent meeting, the Board of The Football League considered the position of Leeds United President Massimo Cellino under its Owners' and Directors' test,” a statement announced.

“In June, Mr Cellino was found guilty by a Court in Sardinia of an offence under Italian tax legislation relating to the non-payment of VAT on the importation of a Land Rover vehicle.

“This resulted in a fine of €40,000 and the confiscation of the vehicle in question.

“Having considered detailed legal advice and the Court’s reasoned judgment, as supplied by Mr Cellino, the Board determined that the decision of the Italian Court constitutes a disqualifying condition under the Owners' and Directors' test.

“Mr Cellino has until October 28 to appeal against the Board's decision.  Any such appeal would be heard by an independent panel.”

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