Tajani names Spalletti "ambassador of Italian sport"

Luciano Spalletti He was awarded the title of Ambassador of Italian Sports Diplomacy in the World by the Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani, who is visiting Coverciano he had lunch with the Azzurri. "It is the duty of each of us to support the National, Italy must have the entire national team behind it because it represents us - said the minister - It's not just cheering, it's not just FootballItaly's foreign policy is not made just by ministers and diplomats, but by all those who represent Italy in the world: entrepreneurs, men of culture, intellectuals, but also men and women involved in sports, which is an expression of values. Knowing and caring for one's body is a cultural exercise, a healthy diet is a cultural exercise.

"Sport is also an instrument of peace; the Olympics served to end wars.

Tajani then concluded: "Today I came here to appoint Mr. Spalletti as an ambassador for Italian sport: not only because he is the coach of our national team, he is the image of Italy around the world, but also because he is a person of values, and when you have to call someone to represent your country, being famous isn't enough; there must also be substance. He is a positive image of Italy because the substance, the substance, that remains. A coach must educate, he must be an example, and if you have to represent Italy abroad, you must have this strength, you must have values ​​and be convinced that Italy has something to say in the world of sport too. Victory in sport gives you credibility. For all these reasons, I believe Spalletti is the right person to represent Italy around the world by projecting a positive image. I have dedicated 30 years of my life to traveling the world and I have realized that Italy is held in greater esteem and consideration abroad than in Italy. From today, Spalletti is an ambassador for Italy's sport around the world. He is a good person and I believe he is capable of fill this role."

Spalletti's thanks: "I thank you for this role, but I have to improve and become better than I am. I'm happy to take on a role of this caliber, and I'll share it with my players. I have to become better every day, and I thank the Minister." In closing Tajani: "The best thing Spalletti said was that we have to learn. Responsibility shouldn't be used for vain glory but to further learn."