At the Franchi in Florence, Neapolitan journalist Manuel Parlato was the protagonist of a controversial episode during the match between Fiorentina and Napoli. While the match was taking place, which saw Napoli prevail with a clear 3-0 thanks to goals by Neres, Lukaku and McTominay, his accreditation was torn up by a steward, forcing him to leave the area surrounding the stadium.
The accident that hit Parlato
The act of tearing away the journalist's accreditation sparked surprise and outrage. The head steward reportedly attempted to prevent Parlato from continuing his work, an action that was described as "inconceivable" in the context of normal sports coverage.
The journalist's reaction
Broadcast live on Neapolitan TV Canale 21, the journalist commented on the incident, looking visibly frustrated. Footage showed Parlato in heated conversation with the head steward, while he refused to leave the ante-stadium. He also highlighted that some Napoli fans had been expelled from the stadium after Neres' first goal, adding further relevance to the incident.
Article published on 4 January 2025 - 22:13
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The episode that happened to Parlato is very strange and makes you think about the behavior of stewards during matches. It is not right that a journalist is treated in this way, especially in an important match like this.