“Punto Italia, this initiative in favor of our citizens in Germany, is the symbol of the philosophy of this government, capable of working as a team in always providing new services to citizens”. The Minister of Sport said it, Andrea Abodiat the presentation at the Farnesina of the mobile consulate that will assist the Azzurri fans at the European Championships in Germany. “Italy is called to defend the title not only on the field but now, thanks to Punto Italia, also on the organizational front. Italy – he added – he will be on the pitch not only with the blue shirt but also with our officials and agents in helping the over 100 thousand fans expected at the European Championships”.
Abodi and Italy at the European Championships
“The important thing will be to have a more than dignified behavior on and off the pitch. Coming as reigning champions we will have to defend the honor of the title and of Italy’s football and beyond.” Andrea Abodi then added, speaking about Italy in view of the European football championship on the sidelines of an event in Piazza di Siena. “We wish the national team to work peacefully in these last days before the start of the tournament – he continued – We rely on the wise guidance of Luciano Spalletti and the players that the coach decides to bring. In Germany we go with a federal organization and not only that, you saw it today with “Punto Italia” which is also testimony to how the other thousands of Italians can have points of reference. But we also go with the Italian referees, to whom we wish a splendid tournament. Maybe without going all the way because he would like to say that Italy is there.”
On Serie A
“Less and fewer south in Serie A? It’s an objective fact that clearly shows that something is missing from the sporting projects of the south, while thanking the clubs who have worked hard to achieve the best results. But I still believe it’s an incidental fact” , explains Abodi. “In recent years the teams from the south were more represented, but I imagine that the challenge for next season has already started again – he added -. It recorded the data of a compelling Serie B balanced until the last day with an equally compelling playoff final with two teams that both deserved to move up to Serie A. I hope that Serie B confirms itself for the show it has shown in recent years. I left my heart in B, it faithfully interprets the spirit with which we baptized it, that of an ‘Italian’ championship, we saw full stadiums, enthusiasm and fairness. A good prerequisite also for those who move up to Serie A and will have to prove they deserve it.”
