Interviewed by “La Repubblica”, the new president of the Serie A League, Ezio Simonelli, speaks briefly about the projects for our flagship championship: “In sport you fight fairly to win and then with equal loyalty and honesty you honor the winner. Here the fight wasn't very fair.
I was ready to make a conciliatory speech, not to say 'I will be the president of everyone', which is what those who then make someone's president 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 conflict and mediation will need to be found.
At this stage the government is willing to listen to us. The issues to be presented are the restoration of the growth decree for athletes, which would reduce taxation on those arriving from abroad. The possibility of sponsorships from betting companies. The fight against piracy, in 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 saw that the commissioner for the works was really useful.
The relationship with Abodi and Gravina? 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 respect. I think it's the ideal moment to all march together for the good of football.”
