After it initially seemed as if Napoli did not want to comment on the two-game ban imposed by the disciplinary commission of FIGC for coach Maurizio Sarri as a result of the dispute with Roberto Mancini at the end of Tuesday’s match between Napoli and Inter, the club of Naples issued an official statement in which it expresses its position regarding its coach. Here is the text:
“The decision of the disciplinary commission formally confirms the absence of any racist or homophobic connotations in the words of Coach Sarri directed at the Coach of the opposing team during the Coppa Italia match on Tuesday. Knowing the cultural and human integrity of our Coach, Napoli never harboured any doubt about that, and believes that the regret for the words uttered, expressed repeatedly and publicly by Sarri, proves once again his personal qualities and capacity for self-criticism. Therefore, we categorically reject the notion that the words of Maurizio Sarri could have been intended in a discriminatory manner, and it’s hoped that the Inter Coach will accept the apologies which have repeatedly been offered, and that purely sporting events between the two clubs can return to being the focus of the media and the public.”
Source: fcinternews.it
