Players' Association urge year-long suspension
The Italian Footballers’ Association (AIC) has urged the suspension of Italian football Leagues for a whole year after the latest tragic incidents.
"Football should stop for a year to reflect on all the evil that comes from it. The culture that surrounds our sport is wrong and has to be revolutionised. We need patience for that to happen and maybe passing on to another generation," said AIC President Sergio Campana.
The FIGC called a halt to all Serie A, B, C and Youth Championship games this weekend after the riots that marred the Sicilian derby.
A 38-year-old police officer was killed in the battles with Catania supporters following Palermo’s 2-1 victory at the Stadio Angelo Massimino.
At the moment it is unclear when the fixture list will resume, but the AIC is urging for a definitive stance.
"I think that faced with these events, football should stop for a year and see if we can change our whole approach to sport," continued Campana.
"We have for some time been pointing out that there are weekly attacks on players because they lose a game. This means the very culture of sport in this country is wrong. Right when football is trying to rediscover its credibility after Calciopoli, this sort of thing leaves us dumbfounded."
"The death of a policeman in Catania and the many injuries as a result of this riot is a disturbing turn of events that calls for drastic measures," said Minister for Sport Giovanna Melandri.
"The Government will no longer tolerate the need for thousands of police officers in every match to ensure the safety of its citizens. Along with the Home Office Minister Giuliano Amato, we consider the suspension of the next round of games to be an opportune decision by the FIGC.
"The Government and the world of sport must come together now to make sure the Leagues begin again in a totally different way."
Source: C4 Football Italia
"Football should stop for a year to reflect on all the evil that comes from it. The culture that surrounds our sport is wrong and has to be revolutionised. We need patience for that to happen and maybe passing on to another generation," said AIC President Sergio Campana.
The FIGC called a halt to all Serie A, B, C and Youth Championship games this weekend after the riots that marred the Sicilian derby.
A 38-year-old police officer was killed in the battles with Catania supporters following Palermo’s 2-1 victory at the Stadio Angelo Massimino.
At the moment it is unclear when the fixture list will resume, but the AIC is urging for a definitive stance.
"I think that faced with these events, football should stop for a year and see if we can change our whole approach to sport," continued Campana.
"We have for some time been pointing out that there are weekly attacks on players because they lose a game. This means the very culture of sport in this country is wrong. Right when football is trying to rediscover its credibility after Calciopoli, this sort of thing leaves us dumbfounded."
"The death of a policeman in Catania and the many injuries as a result of this riot is a disturbing turn of events that calls for drastic measures," said Minister for Sport Giovanna Melandri.
"The Government will no longer tolerate the need for thousands of police officers in every match to ensure the safety of its citizens. Along with the Home Office Minister Giuliano Amato, we consider the suspension of the next round of games to be an opportune decision by the FIGC.
"The Government and the world of sport must come together now to make sure the Leagues begin again in a totally different way."
Source: C4 Football Italia
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