Geox and TMC threaten to quit cycling

The two Swiss riders of Footon-Servetto-Fuji, David Vitoria and Noé Gianetti (l-r), join Mauro Gianetti for a picture.

The two Swiss riders of Footon-Servetto-Fuji, David Vitoria and Noé Gianetti (l-r), join Mauro Gianetti for a picture. (Image credit: Karlis Medrano)

Despite claims that the future of the Geox-TMC team is secure, Italian newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport has reported that the two main sponsors may pull out of the sport if they are unable to take direct control of the team from manager Mauro Gianetti.

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