Ezio Simonelli
Ezio Simonelli, new president of the Lega Serie A, introduces himself
Ezio Simonelli is the new president of Serie A League! Elected with a majority of 11 votes – without the favor of Napoli and Aurelio De Laurentiis – the former Canadian consul in Italy and former Mediaset and Mondadori manager is now head of the Italian football Assembly. Today he gave an interview to the newspaper La Repubblica, of which we report some statements.
“I was ready to make a conciliatory speech, not to say “I will be the president of everyone”, which is what those who then act as president of someone say. I say that I will be a president who listens to the requests of all 20 companies , not just two or three. There will be times when interests will conflict and mediation will have to be found.”
Simonelli promises that he will interface with the Government to protect the interests of Italian football:
“At this stage the government is willing to listen to us. The issues to be presented are the reinstatement of the growth decree for sportsmen, which would reduce taxation on those arriving from abroad. The possibility of sponsorships from betting companies. The fight against piracy, on which the League is already achieving many results. The appointment of a commissioner for the stadium problem, which I believe is within the scope of this government and the minister. Even in Milan Cortina, where I am in the supervisory body, I have seen that the commissioner of works was really helpful.”
??A proposal for young people is also on the table: “If it could be done, I would also apply the growth decree to young footballers, with a tax exemption below a certain age. It would also be important for the national team, to try to get new Tottis, Del Piero, Cannavaro: perhaps the clubs would focus on a young Italian instead of picking him up in Portugal.”
In the end: “There is a very favorable astral alignment: I know and respect Minister Abodi. I have excellent relationships with the presidents of all the components. With the president of the FIGC Gravina I have a communion of thoughts and there is mutual esteem. I believe it is the ideal moment to march all together for the good of football.”
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