Parma promoted to Serie C

A general view of the stadium ahead of the Serie A match between Parma FC and Catania Calcio at Stadio Ennio Tardini on December 21, 2011
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Parma earn promotion to Serie C one year after the club was declared bankrupt and forced to reform in Serie D.

Parma have been promoted to Serie C after setting a record points total in the fourth tier of Italian football.

The club was declared bankrupt last June after being relegated from Serie A, but reformed in amateur league Serie D soon afterwards.

A 2-1 victory over Delta Calcio Rovigo yesterday confirmed Parma's promotion to Serie C following a return of 85 points from 35 matches.

"We are enjoying the rewards of an extraordinary ride," said president Nevio Scala. "Let's enjoy the victory, as it's the first of a process that we hope will see us as contenders again next year."

Parma's former managers include Claudio Ranieri, Carlo Ancelotti and Francesco Guidolin.

Jose Mauri of Parma FC celebrates with his team-mates after scoring the opening goal during the Serie A match between Parma FC and Juventus FC at Stadio Ennio Tardini on April 11, 2015
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