Players' Association applaud new laws
The Italian Footballers’ Association (AIC) has praised the new anti-hooliganism measures voted for by the Government, but hopes that season ticket holders will somehow be protected.
The new regulations will not allow stadiums to reopen to fans until they comply with the standard safety requirements, thus meaning that most matches will be played behind closed doors this week.
"We are in full agreement with the decree voted for by the Government," read an official statement released by the AIC.
"We also hope that new rules will be voted in order for all clubs to receive the same treatment, so that no one can consider this season irregular," continued the statement.
"We believe that season ticket holders must be protected. In any case, the players are not considering the idea of going on strike."
The AIC had initially asked for a one-year suspension after the tragic incidents that killed a 38-year-old policeman following Palermo’s 2-1 victory at the Stadio Angelo Massimino in Catania last week.
Matches will resume this weekend from the Week 23 fixtures, but only four venues are currently fit to host spectators on the stands, while most stadiums will remain closed until the necessary work is complete.
Many Presidents have stated that they cannot agree with playing behind closed doors, as well as several players who do not favour the idea of banning fans from the venues.
"Football without supporters just isn’t football," said Udinese midfielder Giampiero Pinzi. "I cannot imagine playing in front of empty stands."
Source: C4 Football Italia
The new regulations will not allow stadiums to reopen to fans until they comply with the standard safety requirements, thus meaning that most matches will be played behind closed doors this week.
"We are in full agreement with the decree voted for by the Government," read an official statement released by the AIC.
"We also hope that new rules will be voted in order for all clubs to receive the same treatment, so that no one can consider this season irregular," continued the statement.
"We believe that season ticket holders must be protected. In any case, the players are not considering the idea of going on strike."
The AIC had initially asked for a one-year suspension after the tragic incidents that killed a 38-year-old policeman following Palermo’s 2-1 victory at the Stadio Angelo Massimino in Catania last week.
Matches will resume this weekend from the Week 23 fixtures, but only four venues are currently fit to host spectators on the stands, while most stadiums will remain closed until the necessary work is complete.
Many Presidents have stated that they cannot agree with playing behind closed doors, as well as several players who do not favour the idea of banning fans from the venues.
"Football without supporters just isn’t football," said Udinese midfielder Giampiero Pinzi. "I cannot imagine playing in front of empty stands."
Source: C4 Football Italia
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