Zamparini fails to oust Matarrese
Palermo President Maurizio Zamparini demanded Antonio Matarrese’s resignation as President of Lega Calcio, but was horrified to find he was alone.
"Today I will ask for Matarrese’s letter of resignation as President of the Lega Calcio," said Zamparini ahead of the meeting of clubs in Rome.
"It’s not because of the comments he made about deaths in football being inevitable, but the more serious matter of his absence at the table to discuss the future of the sport. That was an important meeting with the Government, FIGC and CONI, but we were not represented."
Representatives from the authorities came together to discuss how to proceed after the death of Chief Inspector Filippo Raciti in the Catania-Palermo riots on Friday, but the sides themselves held their own separate emergency meeting.
"The politicians discussed football without talking to the main protagonists. We were the only ones missing from that table and it’s inadmissible. What do these Ministers know of sport?"
However, when Zamparini emerged from the Fiumicino hall, it was with Matarrese confirmed in his place.
"I made the first step, but nobody followed me," he revealed. "We made other progress, as all clubs put aside £6,000 for the family of the policeman who was killed."
The Rosanero patron also confirmed Adriano Galliani’s suggestion that Serie A would resume this weekend.
"The only thing wrong we saw in the proposals was the idea of playing behind closed doors. Everyone agrees that we should restart this Sunday, although it will only be decided on Wednesday."
The Stadio Renzo Barbera is one of only four Italian stadiums that would today pass the Legge Pisanu requirements for turnstiles, CCTV and a pre-filtering area.
"Palermo are ready to guarantee safety, with or without fans. The only error the Government made was not listening to those at the centre of football."
Source: C4 Football Italia
"Today I will ask for Matarrese’s letter of resignation as President of the Lega Calcio," said Zamparini ahead of the meeting of clubs in Rome.
"It’s not because of the comments he made about deaths in football being inevitable, but the more serious matter of his absence at the table to discuss the future of the sport. That was an important meeting with the Government, FIGC and CONI, but we were not represented."
Representatives from the authorities came together to discuss how to proceed after the death of Chief Inspector Filippo Raciti in the Catania-Palermo riots on Friday, but the sides themselves held their own separate emergency meeting.
"The politicians discussed football without talking to the main protagonists. We were the only ones missing from that table and it’s inadmissible. What do these Ministers know of sport?"
However, when Zamparini emerged from the Fiumicino hall, it was with Matarrese confirmed in his place.
"I made the first step, but nobody followed me," he revealed. "We made other progress, as all clubs put aside £6,000 for the family of the policeman who was killed."
The Rosanero patron also confirmed Adriano Galliani’s suggestion that Serie A would resume this weekend.
"The only thing wrong we saw in the proposals was the idea of playing behind closed doors. Everyone agrees that we should restart this Sunday, although it will only be decided on Wednesday."
The Stadio Renzo Barbera is one of only four Italian stadiums that would today pass the Legge Pisanu requirements for turnstiles, CCTV and a pre-filtering area.
"Palermo are ready to guarantee safety, with or without fans. The only error the Government made was not listening to those at the centre of football."
Source: C4 Football Italia
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