«In the aftermath of Bisceglie Calcio’s defeat in the away game at Maiori I would like to make some considerations as a councilor and as an athlete. First of all, I must categorically deny the absence of the institutions in the matter relating to the travel ban on fans. Immediately after the Prefecture’s ordinance was issued, we took immediate action and made our opposition known, even in a strong manner, to all the institutional bodies up to the top of football.”
Thus the Sports Councilor of the Municipality of Bisceglie Maurizio Di Pinto who responds to the accusations made by the opposition.
«Unfortunately, the 48 hours of time available, despite a myriad of phone calls, notes, oppositions, etc. – he continues – did not work in our favor.
Obviously this affair, also for a principle of sporting fairness, as far as we are concerned, will still have consequences and we will carry on a battle so that the principle of sporting justice must always prevail together with the obligatory nature of the dignity of the facilities. For this reason, we will not stop here and will therefore follow up on all our opposition notes that are on file.
In this regard, I would like to thank the Mayor and our institutional representatives in the Senate who dedicated themselves to trying to resolve the situation. And I underline that, very often, those who don’t shout on social media are working to solve problems and those who should have known know. If there have been irregularities, or at least superficialities, in this matter, someone will have to answer for them.
From a sporting point of view, however, I believe that the challenges must be faced and despite the difficulties the team played its match. I believe that everyone must play their own game and must accept the result of the pitch, even when unfavorable. Sport is also and above all this and, beyond institutional battles, commitments must be faced even in complicated situations, and as far as I’m concerned this is as true in sport as in life.
My congratulations go to the club, the managers, the staff and the players for never having thought of giving up the challenge on the pitch. Very often what we lose in some situations we find again in others.”
Monday 17 June 2024
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