In addition to the satisfaction of achieving the playoffs, there is the confirmation of the financial commitment of the FIR and other entities
The Monigo audience
Saturday 1st June was a day of celebration for Benetton Rugby. The 31-6 victory over Edinburgh guaranteed access to the playoffs and confirmed the team’s strong bond with its fans.
A new sold out, 5000 people present at the stadium who witnessed the success of Michele Lamaro and his companions. An event culminating with the farewell ceremony for the players who will leave Treviso.
Both the President of Benetton Rugby Amerino Zatta and the FIR President Marzio Innocenti were present at that moment, both happy with the result achieved by the team coached by Marco Bortolami.
Statements then arrived from the top management describing the next moves of the green and white club with a view to consolidation on the European scene and beyond.
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The statements of Luciano Benetton and Marzio Innocenti
Luciano Benetton, absent on Saturday in Monigo, congratulated the team and staff on reaching the playoffs and the Champions League, which were missing in 2019.
The words reported by The Tribuna of Treviso they also focus on the contribution of the public: «My heartfelt thanks go to the fans who supported us, to the coaches and to all the staff of the club», continues the owner, sponsor and first fan, «To the players, who made us proud, bringing the Club to international visibility, I renew my heartfelt congratulations. Now we continue on this path, facing the next challenges with the same energy and determination.”
«It seems to me that the model started with our partnership is good for everyone», declared FIR President Marzio Innocenti immediately after the success in Edinburgh. «Treviso is growing and obtaining results, the Champions League and these playoffs are very important at this stage. And the national team did the same thing at the last Six Nations, so it is confirmation that this is the path to follow for the good of the entire Italian movement.”
The news for the four-year period 2024-2028 and the annual budget figures between sponsors and FIR contribution
Benetton Rugby’s contract to remain in the URC expires in 2028. Between now and the next four years, the company wants to continue its development in both technical and managerial terms.
For this reason, a reorganization of the Board of Directors was recently made official, in which for the first time a representative of the FIR will sit. In addition to this news, also the inclusion of manager Massimo Fava, representative of Edizione, the Benetton family holding company, also present in the administrations of the other two Benetton sports subsidiaries Asolo Golf Club and Verdesport.
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Regarding financial guarantees for the four-year period, The Tribuna of Treviso also reports that the latest budget exceeded 13 million euros. In detail: 4.8 come from the contribution provided by the Italian Rugby Federation; 2 insured by Luciano Benetton; 4.2 from the sponsors found by Amerino Zatta; 1 from takings and merchandising and 1 from prizes and bonuses.
In this context of extensive collaborations, there is also the technical chain started with Mogliano and Paese, respectively participants in the Serie A Elite and Al championships.
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