Milan, 25 July (LaPresse) – “Bets are always a gamble, so we must also try to make choices that make logical sense, and only the pitch will ultimately decide whether this bet is a far-sighted choice, given that the agreement is expected to last four years.” This was stated by the Minister for Sport and Youth, Andrea Abodi, on Sky Tg24. “I had promised myself – and I confirm the decision I made a few days ago – to support a solution and not to express opinions, because in any case I would have been the head coach’s and the national team’s number one supporter; for me, the national team is my favourite side, and so I simply hope that this decision made by President Malagò, together with Paolo Maldini and Leonardo, will bring the hoped-for results, knowing that this is a journey. On the other hand, Pirlo has his own track record as a manager, where he has proven his worth. I hope he can demonstrate this further, and then it will be a matter of the system as a whole, where everyone – starting with the Serie A clubs – can and must make a contribution, because nothing happens simply down to the manager’s ability; it is not a question of surnames, but of organisation,” he added.
Football, Abodi: ‘I hope Pirlo delivers the results we’re hoping for – I’ll be his number one supporter’
Milan, 25 July (LaPresse) – “Bets are always a gamble, so we must also try to make choices that make logical sense, and only the pitch will ultimately decide whether this bet is a far-sighted choice, given that the agreement is expected to last four years.” This was stated by the Minister for Sport and Youth, Andrea Abodi, on Sky Tg24. “I had promised myself – and I confirm the decision I made a few days ago – to support a solution and not to express opinions, because in any case I would have been the head coach’s and the national team’s number one supporter; for me, the national team is my favourite side, and so I simply hope that this decision made by President Malagò, together with Paolo Maldini and Leonardo, will bring the hoped-for results, knowing that this is a journey. On the other hand, Pirlo has his own track record as a manager, where he has proven his worth. I hope he can demonstrate this further, and then it will be a matter of the system as a whole, where everyone – starting with the Serie A clubs – can and must make a contribution, because nothing happens simply down to the manager’s ability; it is not a question of surnames, but of organisation,” he added.
