Peruzzi: We're all to blame
Angelo Peruzzi and Tommaso Rocchi agree that many elements have come together to cause the upswing in violent behaviour in Italian stadiums.
"I never thought, now that I’m near the end of my career, that I would witness such a tragic epilogue," said the Lazio goalkeeper.
On Friday evening the FIGC ordered the immediate suspension of all football activities in Italy after a police officer was killed when Catania fans rioted outside the Stadio Angelo Massimino.
"We are all guilty, starting from the players who often with our attitude on the pitch or comments off it set a bad example of sporting behaviour.
"The media are to blame for trying to create a buzz around a game by increasing the tension and giving meetings a significance they do not have. The directors and clubs are at fault for tollerating and even fomenting all of this," continued Peruzzi.
"The fans are guilty, those who fire up hatred and go to the stadium prepared for warfare. Those who allowed politics to enter the arena. We hope that the actions taken by FIGC Commissioner Luca Pancalli can lead us to definitive solutions.
"As for the players, we must give our own contribution to ensure football returns to being a wonderful game and a moment of joy, not a way to release pent-up stress created during the week."
The decision to halt the Championship for at least a week – possibly more and potentially playing the rest of the season behind closed doors – found Lazio teammate Rocchi in agreement.
"The Catania riot forces the good side of football to pay the price, from the directors who put their heart and soul into this sport, to the players who try to transmit their passion, to the fans who wait every Sunday to experience something unique. It’s important now to follow England’s example in inflicting severe penalties on hooligans."
Source: C4 Football Italia
"I never thought, now that I’m near the end of my career, that I would witness such a tragic epilogue," said the Lazio goalkeeper.
On Friday evening the FIGC ordered the immediate suspension of all football activities in Italy after a police officer was killed when Catania fans rioted outside the Stadio Angelo Massimino.
"We are all guilty, starting from the players who often with our attitude on the pitch or comments off it set a bad example of sporting behaviour.
"The media are to blame for trying to create a buzz around a game by increasing the tension and giving meetings a significance they do not have. The directors and clubs are at fault for tollerating and even fomenting all of this," continued Peruzzi.
"The fans are guilty, those who fire up hatred and go to the stadium prepared for warfare. Those who allowed politics to enter the arena. We hope that the actions taken by FIGC Commissioner Luca Pancalli can lead us to definitive solutions.
"As for the players, we must give our own contribution to ensure football returns to being a wonderful game and a moment of joy, not a way to release pent-up stress created during the week."
The decision to halt the Championship for at least a week – possibly more and potentially playing the rest of the season behind closed doors – found Lazio teammate Rocchi in agreement.
"The Catania riot forces the good side of football to pay the price, from the directors who put their heart and soul into this sport, to the players who try to transmit their passion, to the fans who wait every Sunday to experience something unique. It’s important now to follow England’s example in inflicting severe penalties on hooligans."
Source: C4 Football Italia
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