Lega Serie A president Paolo Dal Pino has sent an open letter to Italian government minister for sport and youth policies Vincenzo Spadafora following his comments earlier on today.
In an interview with Italian radio station Radio Rai 3, Spadafora warned that unless there is an agreement on the safety protocol then the Italian government will declare the remainder of the 2019/20 season cancelled.
The season has been on hold for close to two months now due to the ongoing global Coronavirus pandemic and Spadafora also appealed for everyone to come together as now is not the time for division.
“I very much appreciate the words of Minister Spadafora this morning and his appeal,” Dal Pino began an open letter to him which was posted on Serie A’s official website.
Dal Pino went on to explain that Lega Serie A are eager to hold talks and echoed Spadafora’s calls for unity.
“The Lega Serie A has always and always will be eager to engage in constructive dialogue, in the certainty that the work of the Minister for Sport and ours cannot help but be aimed at a common good.
“This is a terrible time for the country and the world, so we can only emerge from it if we stay united. As with all Italians, we want to get back to work and experiencing regular life as soon as possible.”
Dal Pino then went on to insist that the Lega Serie A wish to resume the season but if not possible they will follow what the Italian government tell them to do.
“It’s only natural that the Lega Serie A wants to resume playing football, it would be unnatural to suggest otherwise. Anyone with a profession will always want to continue doing it.
“If it’s possible to do so while respecting the norms and medical protocols, good. Otherwise we will rigorously follow, as we always have done, the decisions of the Government.
In conclusion Dal Pino stated: “The Minister can be certain of our constructive and collaborative spirit and that my unity with FIGC President Gabriele Gravina is absolute.”
