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Maldini: Football needs fans

Milan captain Paolo Maldini believes that the violence in Italian football is a problem that goes beyond sport and does not like the idea of playing behind closed doors.

The FIGC and CONI will meet with government representatives on Monday when they will decide when and how the matches will resume after Friday’s tragic accidents in Catania, with reports suggesting that games could be played with no spectators in the stadiums which do not fit the bill.

“I believe playing without the fans would be an absurd solution, I would rather prefer to stop for another week,” said Maldini.

“Playing behind closed doors would be the death of the game, although it is clear that those who committed the acts in Catania must be punished,” continued the Rossonero.

“The suspension of all activities including the Nazionale friendlies was a strong signal, from now on there will be a zero tolerance policy.”

The Milan symbol believes that these latest acts represent a social problem, which is not necessarily limited to sports.

“This goes beyond football. What happened occurred outside the stadium and it was a premeditated attack against the police.

“A mixture of the English and American models could represent a good approach. The English have strict laws and the American model brings more families to the concerts and games.

“Often the tensions are not just tied to the game, but to a general social unease. In Italy there is a different culture surrounding sports, a loss is never accepted, while in England they applaud even when a team is relegated.

“Yesterday was a sad day and it is our duty transmit the value of sportsmanship. Our attitude on the field counts and when it’s positive that is all the better,” concluded Maldini.

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CONI blasts Matarrese Monday 5 February, 2007

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CONI have hit out at Antonio Matarrese after the Lega Calcio chief declared that football must go on no matter what.

Matarrese (pictured) made some astonishing comments in an interview to newspaper La Repubblica, stating that matches should be resumed with immediate effect, after the suspension implemented in reaction to the death of policeman Filippo Raciti on Friday.

The former FIGC President also declared that deaths in the football system were “part of the enormous movement that police were unable to control” and that football could not afford to shut down, as the lucrative and delicate toy might break.

“The CONI, following the statement made by the President of the National Professional League Antonio Matarrese and reported by a newspaper, wish to express their bewilderment and indignation for his words, which are considered highly offensive,” read an official note on the Olympic Committee’s website.

“CONI cannot agree with these statements and wish to renew their condolences to the Raciti Family on behalf of the entire Italian sporting movement.”

Matarrese might now be indicted for violating Articles five and seven of the Sporting Code of Behaviour, which forbids all members of sporting associations from doing or stating anything that could in some way incite to violence.

Sampdoria general administrator Beppe Marotta also agreed that football should re-start as soon as possible, as halting the game would have a deep impact on the clubs from a financial point of view.

“I know that when someone dies all the rest is not important, but a one week stop causes a £4.2m loss from missing box office revenue plus TV sporting rights.

“We are aware that the football situation in our country is deteriorating but we have no means to combat this violence,” said the Blucerchiato.

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Italy buries riot victim Monday 5 February, 2007

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Thousands of mourners attended the funeral of Inspector Filippo Raciti, who was killed in the riots during the Catania-Palermo match last Friday.

The policeman was attacked outside the Stadio Massimino and died from massive liver damage, after he was hit with a blunt instrument.

Raciti’s coffin was draped in the Italian flag and was driven to Catania cathedral, after hundreds of people had paid their respects to the policeman by visiting his coffin at the city’s police station.

The entire country mourned and the Fiumicino airport in Rome decided to suspend
all check-ins for a minute of silence, while the funeral service was broadcast live on RAI.

Pope Benedict XVI condemned the clashes between fans and police stating that they were a “stain on the world of football” and Prime Minister Romano Prodi wrote to Raciti’s widow, saying that it was “unacceptable that someone should die while carrying out their duty.”

Interior Minister Giuliano Amato declared in an interview to La Repubblica that Italian fans were risking the possibility of never seeing football again, with stadiums “empty and barred.”

All footballing activities were immediately suspended after the death and the FIGC, CONI and government representatives will meet on Monday to discuss the next moves.

The stadiums which do not comply with the existing security might not be allowed to host any more matches and reports suggest that games could take place behind closed doors until the end of the season.

Raciti was the 13th person to be killed in accidents associated to football violence since 1962, as the last fatality dates back to 1995, when Genoa fan Vincenzo Spagnolo was stabbed to death before a home game against Milan.


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Restart date still unknown Monday 5 February, 2007

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Italian Football Federation commissioner Luca Pancalli will decide on Wednesday whether Serie A will resume this weekend.

Pancalli suspended all football in the country after rioting Catania fans caused the death of a 38-year-old police officer.

The FIGC chief did this evening admit that the various championships could kick-off again this Sunday, but any decision will only be made after a special government cabinet meeting on Wednesday.

“Technically speaking, I think we have the time to immediately resume football,” he stated this evening after discussing possible new regulations designed to improve safety at stadiums.

“I’m optimistic that these new proposals will be accepted. I think everyone has a part to play in situations like these.

“Everybody needs to take responsibility.”

Pancalli took the decision to bring a halt to games in the peninsula on Friday night and he’s certain he made the right choice.

“I said on Friday that I wouldn’t okay a restart without the activation and presence of serious and drastic measures which would allow games to be played in calm and safe surroundings,” he added.

“I repeat that today, especially after seeing the funeral of the policeman Filippo Raciti and hearing the words of his wife.

“We need to transform this grave crisis into a resource for the difficult road which we are facing,” he underlined.

“That is why I am satisfied with the decisions taken and that we have seen a strong reaction to what has happened.

“This comforts me that we can really write a new page in history and say ‘stop’ once and for all.

“I’m confident that everyone involved in football will have the maturity to accept the new regulations and will collaborate to redraw the future of Italian football.”



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Serie A and B resume on Sunday

FIGC Commissioner Luca Pancalli has confirmed the Serie A and B fixtures will resume this weekend.

“I think it would be a mistake not to begin again,” he said after the Government passed new laws clamping down on football-related violence.


“It would also be an error not to ride the positive momentum created in these days with a profound understanding of everyone’s responsibilities. Now we can no longer back down to hooligans.”


As expected, the campaign will resume from the Week 23 fixtures, so the games suspended last Sunday will be played at a later date – provisionally in April.


However, the clubs are not happy with the ruling that stadiums must host matches behind closed doors until they pass the Legge Pisanu tests.


“There is a very clear and definite order here. As of today, venues not up to standard will have to play behind closed doors,” warned Minister of the Interior Giuliano Amato.


The sides, led by Milan Vice-President Adriano Galliani, had urged for at least the season ticket holders to be allowed in while restructuring work is underway.


“When the turnstiles and security checks for numbered tickets are in place, the stadiums can be opened up to only season ticket holders. Speaking to some clubs, I have been told this work can be completed in around a month.”


This does not include the San Siro, as it’s predicted the required work to install turnstiles cannot be completed before September, so Milan and Inter risk playing the rest of the season – perhaps including their Champions League games – behind closed doors.


To date only four Serie A stadiums are to the Legge Pisanu standard – the Olimpico in Turin, Stadio Franchi in Siena, Olimpico in Rome and Barbera in Palermo.

This suggests – although it will only be confirmed following another meeting with police authorities on Thursday – that fans would be allowed into three fixtures this weekend.


Those matches would be Palermo-Empoli, Roma-Parma and Torino-Reggina.


In Serie B only three games can open their doors to the crowds, Spezia-Bologna, Lecce-Verona and Modena-Albinoleffe.

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Spotlight: Unstoppable Adri Monday 12 February, 2007
Football Italia rounds up the winners and the losers from Week 23 of the Serie A season

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The winners…
Adriano (Inter)
There’s no stopping Adriano now. After putting his 288-day goal drought behind him, the Brazilian is making a significant contribution to his side’s title stroll. He not only opened the scoring after just 45 seconds at Chievo with a wonder goal, but he again put himself at the full disposal of the team.

Rolando Bianchi (Reggina)
Two more goals against Torino on Sunday underlined just how good a player Rolando Bianchi really is. Touted as a prodigal talent while in the Atalanta youth system, talk that he is the new Alberto Gilardino may not be that wide of the mark. Kept a cool head to slot home his first, while he lashed in his brace with a precise, powerful drive from the edge of the area.

Francesco Totti (Roma)
There was another Totti show at the Olimpico against Parma. The Giallorossi captain inspired his colleagues with some quite wonderful vision and a performance of the highest standard. He should get an Italy call for next month’s Scotland test, but will he respond?

The losers…
Vincenzo Sicignano (Chievo)
The former Lecce ‘keeper had a nightmare against Inter at the empty Bentegodi. The Chievo No 1 was caught out by Adriano’s decision to shoot from an unlikely angle, while he was clearly at fault when Hernan Crespo’s strike sneaked under his diving hands.

Fernando Couto (Parma)
Fernando Couto’s crime on Sunday was that he didn’t let his football do the talking. After a fine defensive display against numerous Roma bombardments, the Portuguese veteran got himself booked and then sent-off for an utterly useless verbal exchange with the referee. His struggling outfit need him in the team, not in the stands.

Andrea Pirlo (Milan)
He’s probably Italy’s most technically gifted footballer, a player of sublime vision and awareness. However, the World Cup winner is significantly struggling to prove that. Milan’s sluggish attacking movement needs some injection from his brain and feet.

The goals…
Adriano (Inter)
The first goal of the day was also the best as Adriano rippled the net in some style. His audacity to shoot from the left edge of the penalty area, while running towards the corner flag, was rewarded with a strike of epic proportions. You would struggle to recreate it on the PlayStation…

Marek Jankulovski (Milan)
Milan netted the three points against Livorno thanks to a Marek Jankulovski blockbuster. His vicious long-range missile gave Marco Amelia no chance as it rocketed between his hand and the post.

Andrea Capone (Cagliari)
There must be something magic in that Cagliari No 10 shirt as Andrea Capone scored with a free-kick that Gianfranco Zola would have been proud of. The attacking midfielder effortlessly curled it over the Siena wall and it beat Alex Manninger after kissing the inside of the post.

The numbers…
Fifteen to one
Inter’s win at Chievo saw them collect their 15th straight League victory, which allowed them to equal the tally set by Real Madrid [1960-61] and Bayern Munich [2004-05 and 2005-06]. Their 60 points in 22 games is also the best ever seen in Italy as it is superior to the 59 collected by Juventus in 2005-06.

Milan march
Milan’s win against Livorno means they have now gone 11 games without defeat with six wins and five draws. They are now just two points shy of a Champions League spot after collecting 13 points from their last five games.

Rol call
Rolando Bianchi has entered the Reggina record books by becoming their most lethal scorer in a top-flight season. His brace at Torino saw him move on to 12 goals this term, whereas Mohammed Kallon [1999-00] and Nicola Amoruso [2005-06] netted 11 each in a single campaign.


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Words: Antonio Labbate


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Serie A was back in action for Week 23 after a one-week suspension, even if there were no fans to witness the event in many of the stadiums


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The fans that were allowed access to the stadiums were greeted by new turnstiles and heightened security measures

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Milan's San Siro was open to season ticket holders only, meaning there was a smaller than average crowd to welcome Ronaldo on his Rossoneri debut

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Livorno, with their own new signings such as Stefano Fiore on display, put up a strong fight but were no match for Milan's revived form


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Adriano made it a day of two Brazilians as he confirmed his return to form with an excellent performance and a stunning goal as Inter brushed Chievo aside


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That 2-0 victory saw the Nerazzurri equal the Europan record of 15 consecutive League wins currently held by Real Madrid and Bayern Munich

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Roma prevented Inter from extending their 11-point lead at the top of Serie A, while Francesco Totti went two goals clear in the Capocannoniere chart

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The Giallorossi were given a helping hand by Fernando Couto with the Parma veteran talking his way into a red card as his teammates went down 3-0


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A fine battling performance by Empoli saw them pick up the surprise result of the week as they defeated Palermo at the Stadio Renzo Barbera


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