World Cup, Mattarella: ‘Regret over the unusual and lengthy break; now it’s time to get back on track’

World Cup, Mattarella: ‘Regret over the unusual and lengthy break; now it’s time to get back on track’

Rome, 12 May (LaPresse) – “I cannot help but express my regret that our football is unable to compete for such a prestigious trophy” at international level. “Those of my generation had the privilege of following the World Cup in 1982 and in Germany in 2006; I was in London for the European Championship. Now we are experiencing an unusually and inexplicably long hiatus, before the start of a revival phase.” So said the President of the Republic, Sergio Mattarella, upon meeting Inter and Lazio at the Quirinale, the finalists of the 2025/2026 Frecciarossa Italian Cup.

Rome, 12 May (LaPresse) – “I cannot help but express my regret that our football is unable to compete for such a prestigious trophy” at international level. “Those of my generation had the privilege of following the World Cup in 1982 and in Germany in 2006; I was in London for the European Championship. Now we are experiencing an unusually and inexplicably long hiatus, before the start of a revival phase.” So said the President of the Republic, Sergio Mattarella, upon meeting Inter and Lazio at the Quirinale, the finalists of the 2025/2026 Frecciarossa Italian Cup.

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