”Start from scratch. Reform. There is no going back. But footballers must sit at the same table of these reforms. Instead, the union is delegitimized, it is in difficulty”. This is the role that Marco TARDELLI, candidate for the presidency of the AIC, claims for the Assocalciatori in a long interview with 'Il Giornale' on the occasion of the 110th anniversary of the Italian national team. ”The presidents must understand that the actors are those who go on the field, those who, however, are sidelined. Also because of the new rules. But what is the story of the handball? But if you run, if you take off in flight, where can you keep your arms? And the offside regulated like this?”, continues TARDELLI.
"Matches behind closed doors? It's ugly but there are no alternatives - adds the world champion at Spain '82 who concludes on the coronavirus -. I have played many times in precarious physical conditions but I was the one at risk, not others. This time I would be worried but, as I said, it is the players, united, who give an answer. Fear, worries are human emotions. But I find the ban on hugging impossible if not idiotic. You have in mind Riva's hug to Rivera after the goal against Germany, Bobby Moore's to Pelé, my kiss with Michel Platini. This is football, liberation, celebration, joy. This is life".
Article published by the Cronaca editorial team on May 14, 2020 - 10:04 PM
