The mayor of Benevento, Clement Mastella, takes a stand in defense of the owner of Benevento Calcio, Oreste Vigorito, firmly rejecting the climate of growing protest against him.
In an official note, Mastella underlines the importance of the entrepreneur for the history and future of the club, inviting the environment to unite rather than fuel tensions. “There is a growing climate of protest, if not outright hostile opposition, in real and virtual squares against the ownership of Benevento Calcio and the patron Oreste Vigorito. I strongly disagree with it”, says the mayor, recognizing the legitimacy of sports criticism, but reiterating that the true pillar of football in Benevento is and must remain Vigorito.
The disappointment of a second half of the season below expectations – after a brilliant winter championship title – cannot obscure the indelible merits of a president who invested with passion and obtained unthinkable results. “Cheering is not a gala dinner, I know that well, but a story of extraordinary successes cannot be erased or forgotten because of some contingent difficulty”, adds Mastella, underlining that no other entrepreneur could guarantee investments equal to those of Vigorous for Benevento football.
Article published on March 13, 2025 - 18pm
I think the mayor's words are important, but it is difficult to accept the current situation. The team is doing badly and the fans have the right to express their discomfort. It is not right to ignore the criticism.