Rome, 27 July (LaPresse) – “We weren’t aware of the Pirlo-Russia case.” So said Giancarlo Abete, president of the National Amateur League, as he left the meeting with the federation’s top officials. “Maldini and Leonardo’s resignations? We heard about it as we were leaving the president’s office. We found out towards the end of the meeting of the constituent bodies, from media reports,” continued Abete, who then emphasised that “up until 45 minutes ago, we were considering the alternatives proposed by the technical director and the adviser. Now we must start afresh with a serious project”. “Today’s discussion began with the negotiations regarding Guardiola and subsequently the suggestion of Pirlo, after which the problems that everyone is now aware of emerged – issues of which the Federation was unaware when it made this decision. Then came the refusal by Maldini and Leonardo; let’s call it a resignation, but I don’t think it has been formalised yet,” he added.
National Team, Abete: ‘We weren’t aware of the Pirlo-Russia affair; now we’re starting afresh with a serious project’
Rome, 27 July (LaPresse) – “We weren’t aware of the Pirlo-Russia case.” So said Giancarlo Abete, president of the National Amateur League, as he left the meeting with the federation’s top officials. “Maldini and Leonardo’s resignations? We heard about it as we were leaving the president’s office. We found out towards the end of the meeting of the constituent bodies, from media reports,” continued Abete, who then emphasised that “up until 45 minutes ago, we were considering the alternatives proposed by the technical director and the adviser. Now we must start afresh with a serious project”. “Today’s discussion began with the negotiations regarding Guardiola and subsequently the suggestion of Pirlo, after which the problems that everyone is now aware of emerged – issues of which the Federation was unaware when it made this decision. Then came the refusal by Maldini and Leonardo; let’s call it a resignation, but I don’t think it has been formalised yet,” he added.
